Recall 02V145000: Side Impact Sensor Defect

DEFECT: On certain passenger vehicles, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) side impact air bag satellite sensors may be too sensitive to some lateral accelerations that are not caused by side impacts to the vehicle, such as forcefully slamming a door closed. Inadvertent deployment of a SRS side impact air bag when a side impact crash has not occurred could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.


REMEDY: Dealers will replace the vehicles side impact air bag satellite sensors. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin during late July 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and inserts within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.