NHTSA recall 12V354000
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Hyundai Santa Fe
Reported Jul 25, 2012199,118 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor CompanyMaker’s number 105Built Apr 19, 2006 – Jul 7, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.