NHTSA Recall 01V345000: Webbing (seat belts)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42,782 vehicles. It affects 1997–2001 Hyundai Tiburon.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V345000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING |
| Report received | November 6, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. If the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.
Safety risk
If the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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.
Notes
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 01V345000
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.