Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #02V145000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V145000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 43,162 affected units, HYUNDAI/SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG SENSOR, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the supplemental restraint system (srs) side impact air bag satellite sensors may be too sensitive to some lateral accelerations that are not caused by side impacts to the vehicle, such as forcefully slamming a door closed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the side impact air bag satellite sensors. owner notification began july 8, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V145000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2002-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai/srs side impact air bag sensor

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 43,162

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the supplemental restraint system (srs) side impact air bag satellite sensors may be too sensitive to some lateral accelerations that are not caused by side impacts to the vehicle, such as forcefully slamming a door closed.

Consequence Summary: Inadvertent deployment of a srs side impact air bag when a side impact crash has not occurred could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the side impact air bag satellite sensors. owner notification began july 8, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V145000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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