Hyundai Azera Models Recalled for Defective Airbags
Hyundai, the Korean auto maker, has issued an auto product defect recall for 65,266 Hyundai Azera vehicles from 2006-2009 model years, according to a news report in the Miami Herald. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that the vehicles involved in the recall were manufactured between September 27, 200 and October 1, 2008.
These Hyundai Azera models have a wiring harness for the right front seatbelt tension sensor that could become damaged after repeated use of the seatbelt. This could lead to the right front passenger airbag not deploying in the event of a car crash. This seatbelt and airbag defect could lead to catastrophic or fatal injuries to the front passenger. When the recall begins, Hyundai dealers will replace the wiring harness for the seatbelt tension sensor free of charge. If you own a Hyundai Azera involved in this recall, you should take your car to a dealer right away to check if your seatbelt tension sensor needs to be replaced.
As vehicle safety technology has improved over the decades, we have come to count on safety features such as airbags and seatbelts to keep us safe in the event of a car accident. However, these features can sometimes fail, causing serious injuries and fatalities. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of an auto product defect, please contact the New York auto product liability lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free consultation. It is also important that the vehicle involved in an auto accident be preserved so an expert can examine it thoroughly for any evidence of product defects or malfunctions.
Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/classifieds/cars/story/1408994.html
