2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON RECALL - #03V321000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL
ON 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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON |
|
| Manufacturer |
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2002 - 1/9/2002 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/2003 |
| Influenced by |
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/13/2003 |
| # Affected |
49 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|
|
| Description |
ON 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 |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. |
| Corrective action |
HYUNDAI 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. |
| Notes |
HYUNDAI 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). |
| See also |
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 09, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle+ó-+-+s owner+ó-+-+s manual. +»-+-+ Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. +»-+-+ Use of other DCT and IV
Apr 06, 2021 - 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
Apr 06, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Apr 06, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
Dec 07, 2020 - 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|