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2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 25, 2012. It covers about 199,118 vehicles.

vehicles affected
199,118
reported
Jul 25, 2012
owners notified
Sep 7, 2012
related complaints
201

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Recall number 12V354000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 201 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 12V354000

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

Yes. Recall 12V354000, reported on July 25, 2012, covers about 199,118 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V354000?

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.

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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