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March 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V185000
Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V185
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 10
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 202.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go towww.safercar.gov.