NHTSA Recall 03V321000: Air bags: frontal
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 49 vehicles. It affects 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V321000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 063 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | August 26, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy properly, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V321000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Tiburon | 2003 |
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.