2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
2006 Hyundai Elantra
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
2001:
Side-airbag satellite sensors might be improperly manufactured, resulting in airbag-warning-light illumination and nondeployment of side airbags in an impact. Dealers will replace the affected parts.
2001-03:
Rear brake tubes could contact steering box. Contact could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake failure. Dealers will reposition brake tubes and apply anticorrosion material to tubes in areas where contact might have occurred.
2002-03:
Fuel tank assembly valve may not close properly; in a rollover, fuel spillage may occur.
2002-03:
Valve on fuel tank assembly may not close properly; if vehicle rolls over and valve is not closed, fuel spillage may occur.
2004:
The fuel vapor hose clamp may be facing the wrong position and could result in spillage in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.
2004:
During offset frontal barrier impact test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fuel spillage occurred as a result of fuel tank damage, which stemmed from a mispositioned vapor tube hose clamp ear.
2004-05:
Occupant classification system in right front seat may mistakenly classify a child restraint seat as an adult passenger, allowing the front or side airbag to deploy in a crash.
2005:
Threaded portions of steering gearbox inner ball joint assemblies may contain internal cracks; breakage would lead to loss of steering control of one wheel, whose tie rod assembly would no longer be attached.
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