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NHTSA Recall 12V354000


Vehicles:  Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA Recall 12V354000

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V354000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     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.
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 manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. 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.





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