NHTSA recall 18V-496 (18V496000)
air bags recall reported July 27, 2018 - about 3,305 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V496000
- Also written as
- 18V-496
- Manufacturer number
- 002G
- Reported
- July 27, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,305
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-496 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.