Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 13V-264 · 2012–2013 Hyundai Azera
Hyundai Motor Company recall 13V-264 covers 5,200 2012–2013 Hyundai Azera for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V264000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
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.
The fix
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.
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 May 22, 2012 to November 23, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.