The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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.
The risk
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. 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-345 (01V345000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Webbing |
| Report date | November 6, 2001 |
| Owners notified | December 10, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 42,782 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-345 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 42,782 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.