Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
95V101000HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICAfrom 06/01/1994 to 10/01/1994V (Vehicle)1465106/19/1995MFRHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.
Consequence SummaryAn increase in the electrical resistance might prevent the air bag from activating during a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the air bag assembly wiring harness connector to determine if it contains a terminal holder. if it does not, one will be installed.
NotesSystem: interior; passive restraint; air bag; driver.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact hyundai at 1-800-829-9956. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
989000503/01/1998604210Subject on airbag repair kit part numbers. *tt04/19/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
 Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the air bag system. vehicle is not included in recall 95v101000 due to vin. please give any further details. *ak
06/29/1999405/28/1994
 Air bag light is on and won't go off. vehicle has been in the shop for repairs, and the dealer can't find the problem. *yc while hooked up to the computer, found high voltage and also found alternator was overhcharging - replaced alternator. *slc
108/16/1994
 Driver's side air bag light went on.
05/09/1997003/28/1997
 No deployment of airbag in accident, also seatbelts failed in accident, resulting in injury.
12/16/1996111/15/1996
 Other: air bag warning light illuminated.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
08/26/2002
 While driving at 40mph on a downward incline and with no warning air bags deployed for no reason, distracting consumer's view, and causing consumer to pull over. dealer notified.*ak
07/14/19991
 Was driving 35mph used front signal to turn one then suddenly turned the other. was rearended by elantra. upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. entire front end had crumbled & was pushed back. had vehicle towed to body shop. insurance inspector took pictures. *ak
01/01/1998
 Driver's airbag system malfunctioned, causing the airbag light to stay on. dealer replace airbag module, but problem is reoccurring. dealer cannot determine problem. refer to recall #95v101000. *ak
12/21/1996105/01/1994
 Upon starting vehicle the driver's side airbag exploded for no reason, causing the system to shut down. cause unknown. *ak
08/01/1994
 No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a collision, resulted in injuries. also vehicle was totaled.
 Consumer was involved in a 15 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy,cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
08/19/1998
 While driving, accident occurred. frontal impact into the rear of a utility vehicle, speed 35mph, one injury, air bag did not deploy, vand ehicle damage being estimated. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
 Consumer was involved in a 25 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
10/06/19972
 Going 35mph down steep grade, started to apply brakes to slow up; right tire locked up & then left locked. started trunnig wheel; took foot off brakes, but wheels still locked. vehicle did not slow up. hit guardrail headon & driver's air bag did not deploy. towed to dealer & told could not find problem. *ak
06/14/1997
 Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please add further information. *ak
06/12/1997
 While driving about (55) mph the driver's side air bag deployed for no apparent reason. this condition could have caused a accident. vehicle has not been corrected. *ak
11/24/199602/25/1995
 No deployment of driver's air bag during frontal impact at speeds of 35-40 mph prior/ after recall 95v-101. *ak
08/29/1996
 Vehicle was involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 35mph, driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak
 Owner states that she was involved in a crash while traveling at 25 mph and the airbag had not deployed, she notes that the vehicle was struck from passenger's side and damaged hood. *ak
07/02/19952
 False deployment of drivers air bag caused accident/injury. *dh
08/06/19956
 No deployment of drivers air bag in accident. *dsh
02/03/1996
 Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 25 mph, driver side air bag did not deploy. tt
 Air bag indicator light comes on intermittently. after replacement and recall work, system still fails. owner has other issues to further describe. tt
09/13/1995107/01/1994
 Driver's side airbag did not deploy at 12:00 (frontal) collision at 35mph. tt consumer suffered injuries consumer was advised by dealer that air bags do not deploy under 40-45 mph .*jb
08/23/1995
 The car hit a deer head on and the drivers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt
08/23/1995
 The car hit a deer head on and the passengers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt
05/29/1995
 The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt
05/29/1995
 The airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision. please describe. *ak
08/15/1994
 At 12:00 position at 35mph drivers side airbag did not deploy and seat belt did not work. tt
 Air bag; three times in dealership for srs signal continuously illuminating. zone rep also came to investigate why light stays on. please describe details. tt
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
 Air bag light stays on. *mjs
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
11/28/2001
 Driver's side airbag light came on dashboard. consumer took it to a mechanic, and he had to reset modular . dealership was aware of problem. there was a campaign bulletin for air bags; but, this vehicle not included due to vin.*ak