NHTSA recall 03V322000
Air Bags · Hyundai Motor America
Details
What's wrong: On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs. However, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the…
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.
The fix: The occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Hyundai Elantra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V322000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.