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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 02V167📅 Jun 26, 2002

2000–2002 Hyundai Accent recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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).

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V167000
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
67,565
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Owner phone
1-800-633-5151
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 28, 2002
Built
Sep 16, 1999 – Oct 19, 2001
Recall started by
OVSC
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V167 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V167?

2000–2002 Hyundai Accent. 67,565 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-633-5151.