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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224944-genesis-g80-2018-recall-air-bags · Recall date July 27, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V496000
“GENESIS G80 (2018) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 27, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224944-genesis-g80-2018-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 18V496000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V496000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V496000 — Hyundai Motor America GENESIS G80 (2018) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a GENESIS G80 (2018) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 18V496000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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