Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #03V321000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V321000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 49 affected units, HYUNDAI OF AMERICA/INSRUMENT PANEL/AIRBAG DEPLOYME, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the front passenger air bag is mounted beneath the right portion of the instrument panel's padded surface. tear lines are formed into the underside of the instrument panel's padded surface during the production process of the instrument panel top pad. these tear lines allow a portion of the instrument panel surface to fold upward if the passenger air bag deploys.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will replace the instrument panel. owner notification began on october 13, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai of america at 1-800-633-5151, or if the vehicle is located in puerto rico, hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V321000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2003-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai of america/insrument panel/airbag deployme

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 49

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 063

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front passenger air bag is mounted beneath the right portion of the instrument panel's padded surface. tear lines are formed into the underside of the instrument panel's padded surface during the production process of the instrument panel top pad. these tear lines allow a portion of the instrument panel surface to fold upward if the passenger air bag deploys.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy properly, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will replace the instrument panel. owner notification began on october 13, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai of america at 1-800-633-5151, or if the vehicle is located in puerto rico, hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-aiat-qesj-9u3k

NHTSA ID: 03V321000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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