Sonata V6-3.3L (2006)
Seat Occupant Classification Module - Air Bag: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 08V161000: Air Bag System Defect
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Hyundai/Sonata 2006-2008
MANUFACTURER : Hyundai-KIA America Technical Center Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 01, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V161000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Air Bags
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 393714
SUMMARY:
Hyundai is recalling 393,714 M/Y 2006-2008 Sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an Occupant Classification
System (OCS) in the right front seat. The purpose of the OCS is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child
restraint system or small child in the right front seat. The right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air
bag inflation during a crash.
CONSEQUENCE:
Misclassification of a small stature adult as a child in the right front passenger seat may cause the right front air bag to not inflate in an accident that
merits air bag deployment and may result in injury to the right front occupant.
REMEDY:
Dealers will verify that the OCS does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. After verification, dealers will remove the right front seat
cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. This facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and OCS as
necessary. The recall is expected to begin on or about May 26, 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 083. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
