Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #11V143000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V143000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 188,697 affected units, INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 elantra vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2006, through november 1, 2008. the front passenger seats in the vehicles contain a weight sensor designed to deactivate the right frontal airbag when occupants of certain weights occupy the seat. the electrical connector for the weight sensor is located under the center console, between the front seats. under certain circumstances the connector could become contaminated and malfunction such that the front passenger airbag will deploy regardless of the weight of the occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a protective cover over the weight classification system connector to prevent contamination. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expecting to begin during april 2011. owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V143000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2011-03-15T00:00:00

Subject: Inadvertent air bag deployments

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 188,697

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 099

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 elantra vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2006, through november 1, 2008. the front passenger seats in the vehicles contain a weight sensor designed to deactivate the right frontal airbag when occupants of certain weights occupy the seat. the electrical connector for the weight sensor is located under the center console, between the front seats. under certain circumstances the connector could become contaminated and malfunction such that the front passenger airbag will deploy regardless of the weight of the occupant.

Consequence Summary: The front passenger air bag could deploy in crashes in which it should not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant from the deployed air bag.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a protective cover over the weight classification system connector to prevent contamination. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expecting to begin during april 2011. owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V143000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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