Recall 08V533000: Side Air Bag Modifications

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Hyundai/Elantra 2001-2002

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 10, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V533000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08012

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ?

SUMMARY:
Hyundai is recalling certain M/Y 2001-2002 Elantra vehicles. Movement of the side impact air bag wiring harness mounted under each front seat, possibly caused by contact from materials placed under the seat, may result in an electrical resistance that would cause Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light illumination.

CONSEQUENCE:
This condition only relates to the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bags and may prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS air bags may increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install new side impact air bag wiring harness connector clips and revised side impact air bag wiring harness attachments under the driver's and front passenger's seats. The recall is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2008, and will be sent out in six mailings. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 088. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.