NHTSA Recall # | 2966 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V044000 |
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Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TIBURON |
Model Year | 2003 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Date of notification | 04/03/02 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/01 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/01/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/02/02 |
Report created | 22/02/02 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1174 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed. |
Consequence summary | If this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury or increased severity of injury in a frontal crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the bracket has been installed. If the bracket has not been installed, the dealer will install the left lower instrument panel bracket. Owner notification began march 4, 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). |