Hyundai Motor America | model year 2015 accent vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to february 10, 2015 | NHTSA Recall #15V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V218000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2015 accent vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to february 10, 2015 Includes 2,580 affected units, Air Bag may Deploy when Child Restraint is in Seat, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2015 accent vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to february 10, 2015

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 accent vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to february 10, 2015. in very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ods) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ods software, free of charge. the recall began on june 4, 2015. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. hyundai's number for this recall is 129.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V218000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2015-04-13T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag may deploy when child restraint is in seat

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 2,580

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 129

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 accent vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to february 10, 2015. in very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ods) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.

Consequence Summary: If the ods fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ods software, free of charge. the recall began on june 4, 2015. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. hyundai's number for this recall is 129.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 86.24

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SID: row-dtf2_f2pw-pdb3

NHTSA ID: 15V218000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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