NHTSA recall 02V044000
Unknown or other
Hyundai Tiburon
Reported Feb 8, 20021,174 vehicles affectedHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 2001 – Jan 29, 2002
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed.
The risk
If this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury or increased severity of injury in a frontal crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the bracket has been installed. if the bracket has not been installed, the dealer will install the left lower instrument panel bracket. owner notification began march 4, 2002. 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.