HYUNDAI AZERA 2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V264000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | AZERA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-09-13 | 2013-06-25 | 2013-06-27 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-22 - 2012-11-23
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Campaign 111
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
