Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #12V352000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V352000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2012-2013 hyundai sonata passenger cars, manufactured from january 24, 2012, through june 21, 2012 Includes 29,767 affected units, Curtain Airbag Uncommanded Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 hyundai sonata passenger cars, manufactured from january 24, 2012, through june 21, 2012

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 hyundai sonata passenger cars, manufactured from january 24, 2012, through june 21, 2012. the curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.

Corrective Action

Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. this recall began on august 31, 2012. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V352000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2012-07-24T00:00:00

Subject: Curtain airbag uncommanded deployment

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 29,767

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 106

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 hyundai sonata passenger cars, manufactured from january 24, 2012, through june 21, 2012. the curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.

Consequence Summary: The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. this recall began on august 31, 2012. Owners may contact hyundai 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: 12V352000

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