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Vehicle recall 02V167000 · June 25, 2002

2000-2002 Hyundai Accent

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Remedy
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
02V167000
Reported to NHTSA
June 25, 2002
Filed by
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
October 28, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected
67,565
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Structure › Frame and members
Recall 02V167000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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