NHTSA recall 09V497000
Air bags › Frontal
Hyundai Azera
Reported Dec 28, 200965,185 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor CompanyMaker’s number 094Built Sep 27, 2005 – Oct 1, 2008
The defect
Hyundai IS recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. the wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. if the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
The risk
The seat occupant IS at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
The remedy
Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Air bags › FrontalSeat belts › Front