Recall 09V-497
Hyundai Motor Company recalled the 2006 to 2009 Hyundai Azera: Seat belts (front); Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-497
- Reported
- December 28, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 65,185 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
The risk
The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 094.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Azera 2006 to 2009