NHTSA recall 95V-101 (95V101000)

air bags recall reported May 24, 1995 - about 14,651 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V101000
Also written as: 95V-101
Reported: May 24, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~14,651
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.

Why it is dangerous

AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-101 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Elantra - 1994, 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.