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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2024 recalled due to unintended airbag deployment


Hyundai is remember redesign Santa Fe Hybrid 2024 A wiring problem could cause the air bag to deploy accidentally or not deploy when needed.

The recall includes 9,575 Santa Fe Hybrid carsas well as 40,144 non-hybrid Santa Fe models. In the affected vehicles, the main floor wiring harness may rub against a portion of the second-row passenger-side curved seat and become damaged, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Hyundai and regulators have determined the root cause to be inconsistent wiring routing and improper wiring harness attachment.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2024

Hyundai Santa Fe 2024

Damage to the wiring system could cause the airbag to deploy. deploy without reasonor prevent them from deploying in an actual crash, according to NHTSA. An airbag warning light on the dashboard will signal a problem.

Hyundai has identified eight incidents related to the issue, but told NHTSA it is not aware of any crashes, fires or injuries believed to have been caused by the issue in the United States.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2024

Hyundai Santa Fe 2024

The agents will check and if necessary, repair or replace free wiring. Hyundai plans to begin notifying owners by letter on September 23, 2024. Owners can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and refer to recall number 265.

The Santa Fe Hybrid, like the non-hybrid models, has a New interface optimized for outdoor activities with a 2024 redesign. The powertrain is essentially carried over from the previous-generation Santa Fe Hybrid, and while EPA ratings for the new model have yet to be released, that means it could get close to the old model’s 34 mpg combined. The return of the plug-in hybrid option from the previous generation has yet to be confirmed.

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