2001-2002 Hyundai Elantra recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 14, 2008. It covers about 150,541 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 150,541
reported: Oct 14, 2008
owners notified: Nov 30, 2008
related complaints: 188

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong: Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001-2002 elantra vehicles. Movement of the side impact air bag wiring harness mounted under each front seat, possibly caused by contact from materials placed under the seat, may result in an electrical resistance that would cause supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light illumination.
Risk: This condition only relates to the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bags and may prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS air bags may increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will install new side impact air bag wiring harness connector clips and revised side impact air bag wiring harness attachments under the driver's and front passenger's seats. The recall is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2008, and will be sent out in six mailings. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 08V533000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Elantra 2001-2002 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 188 complaints about airbags problems.

2001 Hyundai Elantra 2002 Hyundai Elantra

Questions about recall 08V533000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Hyundai Elantra sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 08V533000, reported on October 14, 2008, covers about 150,541 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V533000?

Dealers will install new side impact air bag wiring harness connector clips and revised side impact air bag wiring harness attachments under the driver's and front passenger's seats. The recall is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2008, and will be sent out in six mailings. Owners may 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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