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1999 Hyundai Excel 1.3i SE

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1999 Hyundai Excel 1.3i SE

Rotterdam

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS


Posted on: 2002-06-26
Description
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  201, occupant protection in interior impact.  During testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).

Consequence
An occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area.  Owner notification began october 28, 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.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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