NHTSA Recall 00V332000: Air bags: side/window
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 972 vehicles. It affects 2001 Hyundai Elantra.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V332000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 043 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | October 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system side air bag satellite sensors installed were improperly manufactured, causing the air bag warning light to illuminate and the side air bags to not deploy as intended in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
Non-deployment of the side air bags could increase the risk of injury during a crash where side air bag deployment is intended.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the two satellite sensors.
Notes
Owner notificationbegan october 31, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V332000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.