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2007-2009 Hyundai Elantra recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 15, 2011. It covers about 188,697 vehicles.

vehicles affected
188,697
reported
Mar 15, 2011
owners notified
Apr 8, 2011
related complaints
126

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 elantra vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2006, through november 1, 2008. The front passenger seats in the vehicles contain a weight sensor designed to deactivate the right frontal airbag when occupants of certain weights occupy the seat. The electrical connector for the weight sensor is located under the center console, between the front seats. Under certain circumstances the connector could become contaminated and malfunction such that the front passenger airbag will deploy regardless of the weight of the occupant.
Risk
The front passenger air bag could deploy in crashes in which it should not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant from the deployed air bag.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover over the weight classification system connector to prevent contamination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expecting to begin during april 2011. Owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 11V143000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 126 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 11V143000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Hyundai Elantra sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 11V143000, reported on March 15, 2011, covers about 188,697 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V143000?

Dealers will install a protective cover over the weight classification system connector to prevent contamination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expecting to begin during april 2011. Owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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