Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Accent Vehicles Manufactured September 15, 2014, To February 10, 2015. In Very Cold Temperatures, The Occupant DeteCTIon System (Ods) May Not Be Able To Determine If A Child Restraint Seat Is In The Front Passenger Seat.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
ACCENT
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V218000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
If The Ods Fails To Detect That The Seat Is Occupied By A Child Restraint Seat, The Front Air Bag Will Not Be DeActivated And, In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Front Air Bag Deployment, The Air Bag Deployment Could Cause Increased Risk Of Injury To The Occupant In The Child Restraint Seat.
Fix Defect
Hyundai Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Correct Ods Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 4, 2015. Owners May Contact Hyundai Customer Service At 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai’S Number For This Recall Is 129.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
20140915
End Of Manufacture
20150210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2580
Date Owners Notified
20150604
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20150413
Make Campaign Number
129