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We've already seen how problems with cupholders in '01 Hyundai Elantras can translate into an airbag Recall seven or eight years later. This secondary Hyundai Recall is more direct.
- More Than 280,000 Hyundai Elantras Recalled Over Air-bag Problems
Hyundai has issued two separate recalls for its Elantra sedans over air-bag related problems. The first action covers approximately 95,783 Elantras from the 2007-2008MY manufactured from July 14, 2006, through August 29, 2007. In this case, the air bag...
- Kia Optima Also Recalled Over Rust Problems
Same maker (aka the Hyundai Group), same problem (potentially excessive corrosion of the front sub-frame), different car. What initially started out in April 2008 as a recall for the 1999-2002MY Hyundai Sonata sedans over rust-related issues, has spread...
- New Recall On Hyundai Sonata And Xg300 - 350 Over Subframe Rust Issues
Update:Hyundai Santa Fe, Tiburon & Elantra Also Recalled over Rust Problems About a year ago, Hyundai issued a rather embarrassing recall on all MY1999-2002 Sonata cars due to reports of severe corrosion of the front subframe that could lead anywhere...
- Hyundai Recalling 65,000 Elantras In The States
Hyundai is planning to recall 65,000 MY’08 Elantra models with 2.0 liter beta engines in the Unites Stated. According to NHTSA, the fuel pump motor in these models may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact which cause...
- Hyundai Santa Fe & Hyundai Veracruz Re-recalled
3,387 Hyundai owners ought to be heading to their local dealership because of faulty trailer hitche wiring harnesses that could end up on fire. Both SUVs, the Santa Fe and Veracruz, from model years 2007 and 2008, were fitted with hitches whose circuit...
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FURTHER HYUNDAI ELANTRA RECALL RELATED TO AIR BAG PROBLEMS IN 2001-2002
We've already seen how problems with cupholders in '01 Hyundai Elantras can translate into an airbag Recall seven or eight years later. This secondary Hyundai Recall is more direct.Apparently the side impact air bag wiring harness has too much room to jiggle. This may result in electrical resistance that would apparently illuminate the air bag warning light. In the end you have issues where the side impact air bags on MY 2001 and MY 2002 Hyundai Elantras won't deploy at the appropriate time. Air bags are supposed to deploy at the appropriate time.
Read The Good Car Guy's Driven review of the latest Elantra here
Sometime before the end of the year, Hyundai will be notifying owners to have their cars fitted at Hyundai dealers with new wiring harnesses under both front seats with new connector clips. As of this moment, NHTSA wasn't sure how many cars would be affected by this Recall. If you think you're one such owner, contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
- More Than 280,000 Hyundai Elantras Recalled Over Air-bag Problems
Hyundai has issued two separate recalls for its Elantra sedans over air-bag related problems. The first action covers approximately 95,783 Elantras from the 2007-2008MY manufactured from July 14, 2006, through August 29, 2007. In this case, the air bag...
- Kia Optima Also Recalled Over Rust Problems
Same maker (aka the Hyundai Group), same problem (potentially excessive corrosion of the front sub-frame), different car. What initially started out in April 2008 as a recall for the 1999-2002MY Hyundai Sonata sedans over rust-related issues, has spread...
- New Recall On Hyundai Sonata And Xg300 - 350 Over Subframe Rust Issues
Update:Hyundai Santa Fe, Tiburon & Elantra Also Recalled over Rust Problems About a year ago, Hyundai issued a rather embarrassing recall on all MY1999-2002 Sonata cars due to reports of severe corrosion of the front subframe that could lead anywhere...
- Hyundai Recalling 65,000 Elantras In The States
Hyundai is planning to recall 65,000 MY’08 Elantra models with 2.0 liter beta engines in the Unites Stated. According to NHTSA, the fuel pump motor in these models may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact which cause...
- Hyundai Santa Fe & Hyundai Veracruz Re-recalled
3,387 Hyundai owners ought to be heading to their local dealership because of faulty trailer hitche wiring harnesses that could end up on fire. Both SUVs, the Santa Fe and Veracruz, from model years 2007 and 2008, were fitted with hitches whose circuit...