2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT RECALLS
2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall
Item Affected: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date Announced: 06/25/2002
Description of Recall: 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).
Conequence: 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.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
SOME 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT FOR SALE
Mileage: 97790
Color: Gold
Transmission: Manual
Body Style: Sedan
City: Oregon City, OR
Engine Type: 4 Cyl
Mileage: 151454
Color: Other
Transmission: Manual 5-speed
Body Style: Sedan
City: Tacoma, WA
Engine Type: 1.5L I4
Mileage: 67105
Color: Gold
Transmission: Automatic
Body Style: Sedan
City: Ontario, CA
Engine Type: 103 hp 1.6L I4
