Recall 02V167000: Occupant Protection Noncomplience

DEFECT: Certain 3-door 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). An occupant's head that contacts the A-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of head injury as a result.


REMEDY: 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. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.