2000-2002 Hyundai Accent recall: frame and members
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 25, 2002. It covers about 67,565 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 67,565
- reported
- Jun 25, 2002
- owners notified
- Oct 28, 2002
- related complaints
- 22
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 02V167000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Accent 2000-2002 200020012002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 02V167000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Hyundai Accent frame and members?
Yes. Recall 02V167000, reported on June 25, 2002, covers about 67,565 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V167000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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