NHTSA Recall 13V264000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V264000; Date: Jun. 25, 2013
If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Hyundai Azera; 2013 Hyundai Azera
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 5,200
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 azera vehicles manufactured may 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "campaign 111. " owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall Notes:
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 13, 2013
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