Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 12V-354 · 2007–2009 Hyundai Santa FE
Hyundai Motor Company recall 12V-354 covers 199,118 2007–2009 Hyundai Santa FE for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V354000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 105.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 19, 2006 to July 7, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.