Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #03V322000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V322000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 75 affected units, HYUNDAI/AIRBAG OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs. however, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the outboard or inboard edge of the seat; with legs spread; or positioned off-center toward the center console and with his or her arm leaning on the console.

Corrective Action

The occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V322000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2003-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai/airbag occupant classification sensor

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 062

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs. however, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the outboard or inboard edge of the seat; with legs spread; or positioned off-center toward the center console and with his or her arm leaning on the console.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

Corrective Action: The occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wnwp_ktmk_yvtx

NHTSA ID: 03V322000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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