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VehicleJul 27, 20183,305 affected

Genesis recall: Air bags

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V496000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 27, 2018
Owners notified
Aug 24, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
3,305
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 18, 2017 to Jun 5, 2018
Part
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Maker's own recall number
002G

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 to www.safercar.gov.

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