Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #10V061000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V061000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 515 affected units, PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM MODULE PROGRAM, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles. properly seated adult right front seat passengers weighing over approximately 240 pounds cause the passive occupant detection system (pods) module program to illuminate the "air bag" warning lamp.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on february 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on march 5, 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V061000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2010-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Passive occupant detection system module program
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 515

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 095
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles. properly seated adult right front seat passengers weighing over approximately 240 pounds cause the passive occupant detection system (pods) module program to illuminate the "air bag" warning lamp.
Consequence Summary: If "air bag" warning lamp is illuminated, the passenger air bag will deploy if a crash of sufficient force to require front air bag deployment is experienced, and will not be deactivated if a child is seated in the right front seating position, which may increase the risk of injury to a child front passenger.
Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on february 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on march 5, 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ka9j-r8n8~h2p5
NHTSA ID: 10V061000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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