HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V354000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-07 2012-07-25 2012-07-26

Production Dates: 2006-04-19 - 2008-07-07

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 105

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 199118

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.