Hyundai Santa Fe Recall,

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2007, 2008, 2009
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INCMfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V354000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 199,118
Summary:
 Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Consequence:
 Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Remedy:
 Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software

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