Recall Alert: 2007-08 Hyundai Santa Fe, Veracruz

Hyundai is recalling 178,685 Santa Fe and 26,548 Veracruz crossovers from the 2007 and 2008 model years because the driver’s airbag may not deploy in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In the affected vehicles, the clock spring contact assembly for the airbag system may become damaged over time. As a result, the airbag’s electrical circuit may become highly resistant and may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The airbag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate if the circuit becomes highly resistant, Hyundai says.

The recall is expected to begin this month. Dealers will replace the clock spring assembly for free. Owners can call Hyundai at 800-633-5151 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 for more info.

Comments

I own a 2007 Santa Fe and my Air Bag light came on three days ago. I called the dealer and Hyundai and referenced this article and they both said they know nothing about this recall. I did provide the last six digits of my vin. Please tell me how you know this and Hyundai doesn't?

Disappointing since Hyundai reported this to NHTSA on the 8th of this month. Call the dealer back and refer to Campaign 103. If they still don't know, call Hyundai on 1-800-633-5151 and refer to that number. If you still can't get anything moving, call NHTSA on 1-888-327-4236 and tell them you need help getting service on their campaign 11V472000.