NHTSA Recall 12V354000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V354000; Date: Jul. 25, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 199,118
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall 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 www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 7, 2012
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