HYUNDAI SONATA 2013: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V352000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SONATA 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-08-31 2012-07-24 2012-07-25

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 106

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29767

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.