Recall
Hyundai Azera — 13V264000
NHTSA ID
13V264000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Azera
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2013-06-25
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Units Affected
5,200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Campaign 111
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.