NHTSA recall 21V-185: Air Bags

Hyundai Motor America · Reported March 17, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Air Bags recall

21V-185
March 17, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V185000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateMarch 17, 2021
ComponentAir Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Hyundai Santa FE8 recalls total

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