[May13]

Hi i30 owners. Just wondering if anyone has had  problem with loose rear suspension bolt on their i30 car?? There is a recall for this issue on 10000 US hyundai genisis cars here. see Web link below

2013-'15 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Recalled Because Rear Suspension Bolts May Be Loose | Edmunds

[CraigB]

As the link refers to a Genesis recall then why would it affect i30 owners

[May13]

My car was found to hAve loose rear suspension bolt. I 30 2011 model. That's why I am wondering dI'd anyone else have same issue?

[CraigB]

I haven't heard any reports about loose suspension on i30's, it's likely someone who last worked under there didn't torque the bolt correctly

[May13]

Forensic engineer report has stated it was defect at manufacturer.  Stage. Anyways thank you for response

[Surferdude]

@May13

I'd like to know more about this.
I can't understand how a "manufacturing fault" can make a bolt stay tight for 6 years  then suddenly let it loosen.

[eye30]

Forensic engineer report has stated it was defect at manufacturer.  Stage. Anyways thank you for response

Do you have copy of report and wilkibg to share?

What is defective?
Bolt or suspension unit?

[May13]

Car was 2011 and went off the road in 2013

[May13]

"Inadequate fitment and securimg of this bolt duting assembly etc".....


No unable to share report as  the case is ongoing.
My post was to see if anyone else has had similar experience.

Thank you for replies.

[Surferdude]

Car was 2011 and went off the road in 2013

Literally?   

So, was it just parked up for lack of use or some other reason?
Sorry to keep pushing this but I spent a lot of years working on suspensions,  mostly for rally cars and can't ever recall a bolt working loose over such a long time. Even 2 years is a long time. Icould understand it if a bush had deteriorated,  leaving space or releasing  tension on the bolt.
But I'm stumped as to any other reason.
One thing i've come to accept though is that there's always something new to learn.
Hence my interest.

[May13]

Understand your interest completely. Trust me, whlist we knew there was something wrong the way the car went out of control, we were shocked to hear that causation was a loose bolt.  I bought car brand new in 2011.  Only serviced once by  at dealership where purchased.

Happy to chat and share all info with you when case is closed.

Many thanks