NHTSA recall 00V-332 (00V332000)

air bags recall reported October 17, 2000 - about 972 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V332000
Also written as: 00V-332
Manufacturer number: 043
Reported: October 17, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~972
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH WHERE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SATELLITE SENSORS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-332 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Elantra - 2001

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