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2007-2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Veracruz recall: frontal

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 9, 2011. It covers about 205,233 vehicles.

vehicles affected
205,233
reported
Sep 9, 2011
owners notified
May 28, 2012
related complaints
204

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Recall number 11V472000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 204 complaints about airbags problems.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe2008 Hyundai Santa Fe2007 Hyundai Veracruz2008 Hyundai Veracruz

Questions about recall 11V472000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Veracruz frontal?

Yes. Recall 11V472000, reported on September 9, 2011, covers about 205,233 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V472000?

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.

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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