SOMERSET SANTA FE 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Make : SOMERSET | Model : SANTA FE | Year : 2008 |
Build Dates : 2006-04-19 - 2008-07-07 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V354000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2012-09-07 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-07-25 | Date Added to Database: 2012-07-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 105 | ||
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 199118 | ||
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |