Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module (12V354000)

AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Campaign No: 12V354000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 199118

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2006 APR

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2008 JUL

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF 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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.