Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #08V532000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V532000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 78,369 affected units, AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION - SPILLED LIQUID, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001 elantra vehicles. if a liquid is spilled in the area of the cupholder on the center console, it may seep through the console opening for the parking brake lever and then drip onto the air bag control module electrical connector. the spilled liquid may contaminate the air bag control module and its electrical connector to the air bag wiring harness and cause the supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light to illuminate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a protective cover over the vehicle's air bag control module connector. the recall owner notification began on november 30, 2008, and letters will be sent out in six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V532000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2008-10-14T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag light illumination - spilled liquid
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 78,369

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 088
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001 elantra vehicles. if a liquid is spilled in the area of the cupholder on the center console, it may seep through the console opening for the parking brake lever and then drip onto the air bag control module electrical connector. the spilled liquid may contaminate the air bag control module and its electrical connector to the air bag wiring harness and cause the supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light to illuminate.
Consequence Summary: This condition may affect the driver and passenger frontal air bags and may prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. non-deployment of the srs air bags may increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a protective cover over the vehicle's air bag control module connector. the recall owner notification began on november 30, 2008, and letters will be sent out in six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 08V532000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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