Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) Is Recalling Certain 2011-2013 Sonata And 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid Vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) Notified Nhtsa That They Were Recalling 154,753 Model Year 2011 Sonata Vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai Expanded The Recall To Include An Additional 425,305 Model Year 2012-2013 Sonata And 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid Vehicles. In The Event Of A Crash, The Air Bag Control Unit (Acu) May Short Circuit, Preventing The Frontal Air BAGS, Seat Belt Pretensioners, And Side Air BAGS From Deploying.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
SONATA HYBRID
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
18V137000
Component Description
Air BAGS: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Effect Of Defect
If The Frontal Air BAGS, Seat Belt Pretensioners, And Side Air BAGS Are Disabled, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Vehicle Occupants In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash That Necessitates Deployment Of These Safety Systems.
Fix Defect
Hyundai Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An External Wire Filter Kit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 15, 2018. Owners May Contact Hyundai Customer Service At 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’S Number For This Recall Is 174.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
20101202
End Of Manufacture
20120823
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
580058
Date Owners Notified
20181015
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20180227
Make Campaign Number
174