Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #08V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V161000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 393,308 affected units, AIR BAG SUPPRESSION & ACTIVATION/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling 393,308 my 2006-2008 sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. the purpose of the ocs is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. the right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air bag inflation during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will verify that the ocs does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. after verification, dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. this facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and ocs as necessary. the recall is expected to begin on or about may 26, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V161000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2008-04-10T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag suppression & activation/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 393,308

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 083

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling 393,308 my 2006-2008 sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. the purpose of the ocs is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. the right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air bag inflation during a crash.

Consequence Summary: Misclassification of a small stature adult as a child in the right front passenger seat may cause the right front air bag to not inflate in an accident that merits air bag deployment and may result in injury to the right front occupant.

Corrective Action: Dealers will verify that the ocs does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. after verification, dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. this facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and ocs as necessary. the recall is expected to begin on or about may 26, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3xxi-97f5.g33b

NHTSA ID: 08V161000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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