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2003 HYUNDAI Vehicles
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HYUNDAI: TIBURON
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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 HYUNDAI: TIBURON Vehicles
Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
TIBURON 2 4 Auto(L4) F 23 30
TIBURON 2 4 Manual(M5) F 23 31
TIBURON 2 4 Manual(M6) F 22 29
TIBURON 2.7 6 Auto(L4) F 20 26
TIBURON 2.7 6 Manual(M5) F 19 26
TIBURON 2.7 6 Manual(M6) F 18 26


Recall Information for
2003 HYUNDAI: TIBURON Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Description of DefectCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequences of DefectFUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM.
Consequences of DefectDAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. NONDEPLOYMENT OF AN SRS AIR BAG IN A CRASH WHERE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS WARRANTED COULD INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE, IF NECESSARY, AND WILL PLACE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2003. 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.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 056. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequences of DefectCONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description of DefectSOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequences of DefectFUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Description of DefectON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS MOUNTED BENEATH THE RIGHT PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL¿S PADDED SURFACE. TEAR LINES ARE FORMED INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL¿S PADDED SURFACE DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD. THESE TEAR LINES ALLOW A PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SURFACE TO FOLD UPWARD IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYS.
Consequences of DefectIN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER.
Corrective ActionHYUNDAI WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. 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 OF AMERICA AT 1-800-633-5151, OR IF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 063.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description of DefectON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM. DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Consequences of DefectNONDEPLOYMENT OF AN SRS AIR BAG IN A CRASH WHERE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS WARRANTED COULD INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE, IF NECESSARY, AND WILL PLACE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-899-981-0188.
NotesCUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequences of DefectFLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentOTHER
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET WAS NOT INSTALLED.
Consequences of DefectIF THIS BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY OR INCREASED SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE BRACKET HAS BEEN INSTALLED. IF THE BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4, 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.
NotesCUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).










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