| NHTSA Recall # | 66509 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 11V472000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 103 |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | HYUNDAI |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Date of notification | 28/05/12 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 19/04/06 |
| End date of manufacturing | 20/03/08 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 09/09/11 |
| Report created | 13/09/11 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 205233 |
| Defect summary | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy. |
| Consequence summary | If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries. |
| Corrective action | Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151. |
| Recall notes | Hyundai's safety recall campaign number is 103,owners 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 . |