Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #02V167000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V167000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 67,565 affected units, HYUNDAI/FMVSS 201/OCCUPANT PROTECTION, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. owner notification began october 28, 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: 02V167000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2002-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Hyundai/fmvss 201/occupant protection
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 67,565

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).
Consequence Summary: An occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. owner notification began october 28, 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

Metadata

SID: row-cist.cf5j.6d3n
NHTSA ID: 02V167000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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