NHTSA Reveals Two Separate Hyundai Recalls

More than 200,000 Hyundai crossovers and sedans are being recalled, according to announcements from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The separate recalls are both associated with the models’ air-bag systems.
Federal officials indicated Hyundai is recalling the Santa Fe from the 2007 through 2009 model years for a total 199,118 units.
These vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008 have an occupant classification system (OCS) that may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
The agency fears that improper classification or detection can cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
While the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule, Hyundai told NHTSA it will notify owners, telling them that franchised dealers will update the classification software free of charge.
In the meantime owners can contact Hyundai at (800) 633-5151 and mention recall campaign No. 105.
As part of a separate campaign, NHTSA indicated that Hyundai is recalling 22,512 sedans, the Sonata from the 2012 and 2013 model years.
These units made from Jan. 24 through June 21 have curtain side airbags that may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
Officials believe the curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, they said an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Beginning next month, the agency said Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge.
Like with the Santa Fe recall, Sonata owners can contact Hyundai at (800) 633-5151.