NHTSA Recall 11V472000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V472000; Date: Sep. 9, 2011
If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2007 Hyundai Veracruz; 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 205,233
Recall Summary:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 Hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006 through March 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
How to Fix:
Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in November 2011. Owners may contact Hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall Notes:
Hyundai's safety recall campaign number is 103,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: May 28, 2012
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