NHTSA Recall 02V167000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V167000; Date: Jun. 25, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Hyundai Accent; 2001 Hyundai Accent; 2002 Hyundai Accent
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 67,565
Recall 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).
How to Fix:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 2002
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