2018 GENESIS G80 RECALL - #18V496000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SENSOR : OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 GENESIS G80 |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
1/18/2017 - 6/5/2018 |
| Recalled on |
8/2/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
8/24/2018 |
| # Affected |
3,305 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| 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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2018 GENESIS G80 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
2018 GENESIS G80 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2018 GENESIS G80 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2018 GENESIS G80 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2018 GENESIS G80 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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