Hyundai Recalls 199,000 Vehicles For Airbag Flaw

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  Hyundai Santa Fe
  
  
  
  2007-2009

• Manufacturer:

  HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC

• Mfr's Report Date:

  JUL 24, 2012

• NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

  12V354000

• NHTSA Action Number:

  N/A

• Component:

  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

• Potential Number of Units Affected:

  199,118

• 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 manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may 
• contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
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• 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.