Hyundai 2001 Air Bags recall
Recalled October 17, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V332000 · Hyundai
Hazard
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH WHERE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SATELLITE SENSORS.
Units
972 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SATELLITE SENSORS.
Product
Hyundai ELANTRA
Manufacturer(s)
Hyundai Motor America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →