Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #02V290000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V290000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 7,382 affected units, HYUNDAI/SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism.

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 on march 24, 2003. 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: 02V290000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2002-11-05T00:00:00
Subject: Hyundai/seat belt buckle wiring
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 7,382

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 056
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism.
Consequence Summary: 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. 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 on march 24, 2003. 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-8gqv_57jn-rugp
NHTSA ID: 02V290000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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