Recall 05V-450: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Oct 4, 2005, covering about 12,000 vehicles.
The problem
On certain vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (Ocs) the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify certain small children seated on the front edge of the seat as an adult.
The risk
The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult may allow the right front airbag to deploy in a frontal collision crash or the side impact airbag to deploy in a side collision crash; severe injury or death could occur.
The fix
Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's OCS will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags. Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's OCS electronic control unit to provide an increased margin for recognition of certain small children. The recall began on december 21, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 074.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V450000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-450?
On certain vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (Ocs) the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify certain small children seated on the front edge of the seat as an adult.
How is recall 05V-450 fixed?
Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's OCS will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags. Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's OCS electronic control unit to provide an increased margin for recognition of certain small children. The recall began on december 21, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.