NHTSA recall 13V-264 (13V264000)
air bags recall reported June 25, 2013 - about 5,200 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V264000
- Also written as
- 13V-264
- Manufacturer number
- Campaign 111
- Reported
- June 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,200
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
Why it is dangerous
If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-264 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.