NHTSA Recall 10V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V061000; Date: Feb. 25, 2010
If "air bag" warning lamp is illuminated, the passenger air bag will deploy if a crash of sufficient force to require front air bag deployment is experienced, and will not be deactivated if a child is seated in the right front seating position, which may increase the risk of injury to a child front passenger.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Hyundai Tucson
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 515
Recall Summary:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles. Properly seated adult right front seat passengers weighing over approximately 240 pounds cause the passive occupant detection system (pods) module program to illuminate the "air bag" warning lamp.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. Hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on February 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on March 5, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall Notes:
Hyundai recall no. 095. Owners may also 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: Mar 5, 2010
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