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NHTSA recall 01V345000

Seat Belts · Hyundai Motor America

November 6, 2001report date
42,782units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

1997 Hyundai Tiburon, 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, 2000 Hyundai Tiburon, 2001 Hyundai Tiburon.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V345000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.