2021 Hyundai Santa Fe — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Published March 18, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 17, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V185000, published March 18, 2021 and initiated March 17, 2021. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SANTA FE
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V185000 on March 18, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SANTA FE.