Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #18V496000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V496000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2018 genesis g80 vehicles Includes 3,305 affected units, Passenger Air Bag may Deploy with a Child in Seat, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 genesis g80 vehicles
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 genesis g80 vehicles. the occupant classification system (ocs) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. in the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ocs, free of charge. the recall began august 24, 2018. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 002g.