Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, “Occupant ProteCTIon In Interior Impact.” During Testing, The 3-Door Hatchback Exceeded The Performance Criterion In The Standard Midway Along The Length Of The Windshield Support Pillar (A-Pillar).
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
ACCENT
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V167000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
An Occupant’S Head That Contacts The A-Pillar During A Crash Could Experience An Increased Risk Of A Head Injury As A Result Of This Condition.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New Energy Management Brackets To Support The A-Pillar Covers And Increase The Energy Absorbing Performance Of The A-Pillar In The Relevant Area. Owner Notification Began October 28, 2002. 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 1-800-633-5151.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990916
End Of Manufacture
20011019
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
67565
Date Owners Notified
20021028
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20020625
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
201