NHTSA recall 13V264000
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Hyundai Azera
Reported Jun 25, 20135,200 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor CompanyMaker’s number Campaign 111Built May 22, 2012 – Nov 23, 2012
The defect
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
The risk
If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
The remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.