Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico | NHTSA Recall #03V290000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V290000 by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico. Includes 36 affected units, HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRIN, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V290000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico
Report Received Date: 2003-08-05T00:00:00
Subject: Hyundai caribbean/driver seat belt buckle wirin
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8s2e~uxps-qrz4
NHTSA ID: 03V290000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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