Timeline for Front left controller arm corroded and broke on my 2002 Hyundai Elantra
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| Mar 17, 2015 at 12:35 | comment | added | Chris Schmitz | Sad update, my VIN isn't within the range of the recall or the recall is no longer in effect. I called a dealer, they looked up info on my VIN, and found no recalls. | |
| Mar 17, 2015 at 12:00 | comment | added | Chris Schmitz | Yeah, I'm not trying to drive it anywhere. I'm calling a tow truck this morning. Also, my boss (who has the same car) pointed out that there was a recall for this exact issue: repairpal.com/recall/09V125000 I'm calling the nearest hyundai dealer this morning to make sure the recall is still in effect. | |
| Mar 17, 2015 at 2:26 | comment | added | R.. GitHub STOP HELPING ICE | In terms of danger, you've probably understated it. Without the control arms in the proper place, the axle CV joints can come apart; at even moderate speeds their components are potentially dangerous projectiles. I had a separated CV joint blow a hole in an oil pan when it popped out of place. As long as there's not more damage the LCA should not be an expensive repair (I'd guess $70 in parts and 1-2 hours in labor) but please get a tow to the shop. | |
| S Mar 17, 2015 at 1:57 | history | suggested | Freiheit | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Mar 17, 2015 at 0:23 | comment | added | Chris Schmitz | Awesome, Thanks for your input. I'll have our mechanic look at the rest of the car and give us an idea of what it would take to fix it. | |
| Mar 17, 2015 at 0:22 | vote | accept | Chris Schmitz | ||
| Mar 17, 2015 at 0:05 | history | answered | mikes | CC BY-SA 3.0 |