2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall 48471 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	02V167000
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Accent
Year:	2002
Component:	Structure:frame and members
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	09/16/1999
End Date Of Manufacturing:	10/19/2001
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	67565
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/28/2002
Recall Initiator:	Ovsc
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	06/25/2002
Date Added To File:	06/26/2002
Regulation Part #:	571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #:	201
Defect Summary:	Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).
Consequence Summary:	An occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. owner notification began october 28, 2002. 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.
Further Notes:	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2002 Hyundai Accent Structure:frame and members Recall