2012-2013 Azera Airbag Deployment Danger

2012-2013 Azera Airbag Deployment Danger

Airbag Danger!!
Report Receipt Date: JUN 25, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V264000

Component(s): AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,200

All Products Associated with this Recall

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)HYUNDAIAZERA2012-2013

Manufacturer: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc

SUMMARY:

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
   
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