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Hyundai - Passive occupant detection system module program
Official notice
25 Feb 2010
Last checked
25 Feb 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Hyundai - Passive occupant detection system module program. If "air bag" warning lamp is illuminated, the passenger air bag will deploy if a crash of sufficient force to require front air bag deployment is experienced, and will not be deactivated if a child is seated in the right front seating position, which may increase the risk of injury to a child front passenger. Published 2010-02-25.
What to do now
Dealers will reprogram the pods module free of charge. Hyundai anticipates owners notification began by telephone on february 15 2010 and the notification was mailed on march 5, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Units affected
515
Recall number
095
Official notice
2010-02-25
The hazard
The hazard
If "air bag" warning lamp is illuminated, the passenger air bag will deploy if a crash of sufficient force to require front air bag deployment is experienced, and will not be deactivated if a child is seated in the right front seating position, which may increase the risk of injury to a child front passenger.
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