NHTSA Recall 12V352000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V352000; Date: Jul. 24, 2012
The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Hyundai Sonata; 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 29,767
Recall Summary:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
How to Fix:
Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall Notes:
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 106. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety vehicle safety administrations hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 2012
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