Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #08V533000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V533000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 150,541 affected units, AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION - MATERIAL CONTACT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001-2002 elantra vehicles. movement of the side impact air bag wiring harness mounted under each front seat, possibly caused by contact from materials placed under the seat, may result in an electrical resistance that would cause supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light illumination.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new side impact air bag wiring harness connector clips and revised side impact air bag wiring harness attachments under the driver's and front passenger's seats. the recall is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2008, and will be sent out in six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V533000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2008-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag light illumination - material contact

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 150,541

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 088

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001-2002 elantra vehicles. movement of the side impact air bag wiring harness mounted under each front seat, possibly caused by contact from materials placed under the seat, may result in an electrical resistance that would cause supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light illumination.

Consequence Summary: This condition only relates to the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bags and may prevent seat mounted side impact 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 new side impact air bag wiring harness connector clips and revised side impact air bag wiring harness attachments under the driver's and front passenger's seats. the recall is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2008, and 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: 08V533000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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