2012 HYUNDAI SONATA RECALL - #12V352000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SIDE/WINDOW
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA |
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| Manufacturer |
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Manufactured between |
n/a |
| Recalled on |
7/25/2012 |
| Influenced by |
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/31/2012 |
| # Affected |
29,767 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
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| Description |
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing. |
| Consequences |
The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. |
| Notes |
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 106.Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Vehicle Safety Administrations Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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