Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Genesis G80 Vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (Ocs) May Incorrectly Detect That An Adult Is In The Passenger Seat, Even If The Seat Is Unoccupied. In The Event Of A Crash, If A Child Or Infant Is In The Seat, The Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Instead Of Being DeActivated.
Make Of Vehicle
GENESIS
Model Of Vehicle
G80
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V496000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Front Passenger Air Bag Deploys Instead Of Being DeActivated When A Child Or Infant Are In The Front Passenger Seat, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Hyundai Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Ocs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 24, 2018. Owners May Contact Hyundai Customer Service At 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’S Number For This Recall Is 002G.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
20170118
End Of Manufacture
20180605
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3305
Date Owners Notified
20180824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20180727
Make Campaign Number
002G