CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Occupant Classification System in some 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles may wrongly detect an adult in the front passenger seat even when the seat is empty. If a child or infant is sitting in that seat during a crash, the front passenger airbag may deploy when it should have been turned off, which can increase the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reprogram the Occupant Classification System at no cost to you. If you own a 2018 Genesis G80, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 002G) to confirm your vehicle is included and to schedule the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Genesis G80 | 2018 |
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