Hyundai Sonata Recall, Exploding Airbag Danger

Hyundai Sonata Recall, Exploding Airbag Danger

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HYUNDAI SONATA 2012-2013
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INCMfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V352000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number of Units Affected: 22,512
Summary:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
Consequence:
The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags

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