Recall 03V322000: 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Report received

Aug 26, 2003

Manufacturer

Hyundai motor company

Potentially affected

75vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs. However, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the outboard or inboard edge of the seat; with legs spread; or positioned off-center toward the center console and with his or her arm leaning on the console.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

Remedy

The occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Hyundai Elantra182 complaints