Recall 18V137000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE Defect in 2011-2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
RECALL This recall affects up to 580,058 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V137000 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles Affected | 580,058 |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Safety Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
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