Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #13V264000
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,200 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V264000
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 25, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V264000 |
| Units affected: | 5,200 |
- Description:
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
- Consequeces:
- If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
- 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.