NHTSA Recall 03V322000: Air bags
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 75 vehicles. It affects 2004 Hyundai Elantra.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V322000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 062 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | August 26, 2003 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Hyundai recallno. 062.all affected vehicles were delivered to enterprise rent-a-car and will not be placed in service until the recall repair work is complete.customer notification for this campaign is not necessary.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 03V322000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2004 |
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.