NHTSA Recall # | 890 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V167000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ACCENT |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Date of notification | 28/10/02 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/09/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/10/01 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 25/06/02 |
Report created | 26/06/02 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 201 |
Estimated number of affected units | 67565 |
Defect summary | 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). |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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). |