| Make : HYUNDAI | Model : ELANTRA | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000821 - 20000918 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V332000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001031 | Date Received by ODI: 20001017 | Date Added to Database: 20001027 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 043 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 972 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS INSTALLED WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED, CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Consequence:
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH WHERE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S TWO SATELLITE SENSORS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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