Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico | NHTSA Recall #07V197000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V197000 by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico. Includes 2,967 affected units, FMVSS 208/DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE REPLACEMENT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. the recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V197000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico

Report Received Date: 2007-05-08T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 208/driver air bag module replacement

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 2,967

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 079

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.

Consequence Summary: This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. the recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V197000

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