2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall 43070 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	00V332000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	043
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Elantra
Year:	2001
Component:	Air bags:side/window
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/21/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/18/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	972
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/31/2000
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	10/17/2000
Date Added To File:	10/27/2000
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	Non-deployment of the side air bags could increase the risk of injury during a crash where side air bag deployment is intended.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the vehicle's two satellite sensors.
Further Notes:	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).

2001 Hyundai Elantra Air bags:side/window Recall