NHTSA Recall 08V161000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V161000; Date: Apr. 10, 2008
Misclassification of a small stature adult as a child in the right front passenger seat may cause the right front air bag to not inflate in an accident that merits air bag deployment and may result in injury to the right front occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Hyundai Sonata; 2007 Hyundai Sonata; 2008 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 393,308
Recall Summary:
Hyundai is recalling 393,308 my 2006-2008 sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an occupant classification system (OCS) in the right front seat. The purpose of the OCS is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. The right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air bag inflation during a crash.
How to Fix:
Dealers will verify that the OCS does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. After verification, dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. This facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and OCS as necessary. The recall is expected to begin on or about may 26, 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall Notes:
Hyundai recall no. 083. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 2, 2008
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