Hyundai recalls over 220,000 Sonata and Santa Fe models over airbag concern

Oct 08, 2012 2 Replies

From AB


Vehicle Make / Model:



Model Year(s): HYUNDAI / SANTA FE 2007-2009



Manufacturer: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012



NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V354000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A



Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE



Potential Number of Units Affected: 199,118



Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.



Consequence: Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.



Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Hyundai at



1-800-633-5151.

Notes: Hyundai's recall campaign number is 105. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to

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Subject says Sonatas were involved in the recall. Text of message only mentions Santa Fe. Were Sonatas also recalled?

Larry

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