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2007 HYUNDAI Santa Fe AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #12V354000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's airbag system may need a software update to correctly identify small adults sitting in the front passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, the front airbag might not deploy in a crash, which could lead to a higher risk of injury to the front passenger.
Free Fix
Hyundai will update the airbag system software at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #11V472000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your front airbag clock spring contact assembly might become damaged over time, affecting your airbag's electrical circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, in a crash, your front airbag might not deploy, leaving you without protection, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealer, and they will replace the faulty clock spring contact assembly for free, starting in November 2011.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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