Recall 12V354000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Report Date
20120725
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.