Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The Occupant Classification System in your Santa Fe is a computer that helps decide whether to deploy the front passenger airbag. It might not be set up correctly for smaller adults, like some women or children.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system doesn't work right, the front passenger airbag won't deploy in a crash, and the passenger could get hurt more seriously than they would if the airbag had gone off.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will update the software in the Occupant Classification System for free, so the system can detect smaller adults correctly. You'll get a notice, and you should schedule the update as soon as you can.
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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.
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