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2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall 51799 Details
 
2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 2003 >> Hyundai >> Tiburon

NHTSA Campaign #: 03V290000  
Make: Hyundai 
Model: Tiburon 
Year: 2003 
Component: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly 
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai caribbean-puerto rico 
End Date Of Manufacturing: 04/14/2002 
Recall Type:
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36  
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 09/23/2003 
Recall Initiator: Mfr 
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Hyundai motor company 
Date Report Received By ODI: 08/05/2003 
Date Added To File: 08/14/2003 
Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. it could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. it could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. 
Consequence Summary: Nondeployment of an srs air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash. 
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. owner notification began september 23, 2003. owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-899-981-0188. 
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). 

2003 Hyundai Tiburon Seat belts:front:buckle assembly Recall






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