Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V167000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/16/1999 to 10/19/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 67565 | 10/28/2002 | OVSC | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 06/25/2002 | 06/26/2002 | 571 | 201 | |||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 02010101 | 11/01/2002 | 0201010 | 10000413 | Front a-pillar brackets - (campaign 055). *tt | 02/26/2003 |
| 0201010 | 10/01/2002 | 10000246 | Front a-pillar bracket installation (campaign 055). *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 00600031 | 12/01/2000 | 615616 | This revised bulletin describes the repair for a rattle or creak noise heard inside the vehicle from the door hinge areas. the noise may occur on all four doors. *tt | 01/26/2001 | |
| 0060003 | 11/01/2000 | 615608 | This bulletin describes the repair for a rattle or creak noise heard inside the vehicle from the door hinge areas. *tt | 01/26/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 11902 | ||
| All were warranty repairs. the ignition coil went out first. then the catalytic converter. the body was just a minor thing, a rain rail came loose, and it had to be replaced. finally, the car caught fire on 09-02-03 and it is totally. i only had it two yrs. and it only had 31,000 miles on it. it has a history of stalling out on trips of 30 miles or more, it would restart soon though. car is a total loss. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified the failure and stated that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified the failure and stated that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. mah | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified the failure and stated that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. pm | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the front frame was completely corroded. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who determined that the failure was a direct result of the salt being used during the winter on the roadways. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the front frame was completely corroded. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who determined that the failure was a direct result of the salt being used during the winter on the roadways. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. sm. | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the vehicle front frame was completely corroded. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who determine that it was direct result of the salt used during the winter. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 150,000. pm | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer was concerned about recall#02v167000, due to the fact she experienced previous head injuries. scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received a recall regarding the a-pillar, however consumer stated the drive is too far, and would like to have the recall performed in his local area.*jb | |||
| Rec'd recall notice #02v167000 in mail. contacted dealership. informed by mechanic no parts available for recall repairs. mr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 1 | 07/01/2001 | ||
| Consumer pulled from the vehicle after muffler over heater causing vehicle to catch fire. *ph the cause of fire was perhaps due to faulty heat shields. at 27,000 the vehicle was serviced for an engine light and squeaking brakes. *jb | |||