Non-deployment of the side air bags could increase the risk of injury during a crash where side air bag deployment is intended.

Air Bags — Side/Window

Date Announced

OCT 17, 2000

Vehicles Affected

972

Hyundai Recall #

043

NHTSA Campaign #

00V332000

Summary

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.

Actions

Dealers will replace the two satellite sensors.

Documents (4)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)