HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2001: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V332000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-31 | 2000-10-17 | 2000-10-27 |
Production Dates: 2000-08-21 - 2000-09-18
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 043
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 972
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS INSTALLED WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED, CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH WHERE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SATELLITE SENSORS.
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
