NHTSA recall 02V-044 (02V044000)

unknown or other recall reported February 8, 2002 - about 1,174 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V044000
Also written as: 02V-044
Reported: February 8, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~1,174
Component: unknown or other

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET WAS NOT INSTALLED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY OR INCREASED SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE BRACKET HAS BEEN INSTALLED. IF THE BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4, 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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-044 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Tiburon - 2003

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