Recall 00V-332
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 Hyundai Elantra: Air bags (side/window).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-332
- Reported
- October 17, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 972 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Non-deployment of the side air bags could increase the risk of injury during a crash where side air bag deployment is intended.
The fix
Dealers will replace the two satellite sensors.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notificationbegan october 31, 2000. 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 at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2001