2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall 57310 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V322000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	062
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Elantra
Year:	2004
Component:	Air bags
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/12/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	08/11/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	75
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	08/12/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	08/26/2003
Date Added To File:	08/29/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs. however, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the outboard or inboard edge of the seat; with legs spread; or positioned off-center toward the center console and with his or her arm leaning on the console.
Consequence Summary:	In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.
Corrective Action:	The occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.
Further Notes:	Hyundai recallno. 062.all affected vehicles were delivered to enterprise rent-a-car and will not be placed in service until the recall repair work is complete.customer notification for this campaign is not necessary.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 Hyundai Elantra Air bags Recall