Hyundai Sante Fe Recall, Hyundai Veracruz Recall - air bag danger

Hyundai Sante Fe Recall, Hyundai Veracruz Recall - air bag danger

Do you own one of these potential lemon Hyundai vehicles?

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2007-2008
HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2007-2008
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYMfr's Report Date: SEP 08, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V472000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 205,233
Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
Consequence:
IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy:
HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY
Air bag systems that don't work can cause severe injuries in an accident - just when you need them most. If you've got a lemon Hyundai and your dealer isn't taking car of you, call us on our Toll Free Hyundai Lemon Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, or email us right now for free help.


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