Car Recalls for Hyundai and Honda: Combined More Than 335,800 Vehicles Recalled for Possible Defects
DETROIT, M.I. – Car recalls are multiplying as Honda and Hyundai are both issuing two different recalls. The possible issues range from malfunctioning airbag systems to windshield wiper failure. All problems increase the risk of a crash for drivers or possible fires.
The following describes the possible issues and which models may be affected.
Hyundai
Hyundai is recalling 188,697 Hyundai Elantras, model years 2007-2009, due to possible unneeded deployment of airbags. The weight sensor, which deactivates when there is a passenger of a certain weight, may become contaminated by normal use of the vehicle or even spillage of liquids in the cup holder directly above the sensor. If the sensor becomes contaminated, the front passenger airbag may deploy no matter the weight of the passenger. Also, if the vehicle is in a crash, the airbag may deploy when it does not need to and may cause injury to the passenger. Dealerships will install a protective cover over the weight classification system connector to ensure that the sensor cannot be contaminated.
The second of Hyundai's car recalls includes the same vehicle, the Hyundai Elantra, model years 2007-2008. There are 95,783 vehicles that may be affected by another defect in the airbag system apart from the one already mentioned.
This defect may affect the sensor that runs the length of the driver's seat track. The seat track determines the pressure that is correct for the seating position; so if an airbag does deploy in case of an impact, the airbag will not deploy with more pressure than is needed. The problem lies with the airbag module, which may receive unstable electrical signals that could cause the airbag on the driver's side to deploy with much more pressure than intended. The higher pressure could cause injury to the driver if a crash did occur.
Owners may bring their vehicle to any dealer where they will reprogram the airbag control module at no charge.
Hyundai owners will be made aware of both of these car recalls in April 2011.
Honda
The Honda Civic 2011 is being recalled by Honda due to a possible fuel leakage issue. The rollover valve within the Honda Civic is built into the fuel pump so in the event of a roll over it will prevent fuel from leaking out of the fuel tank. The problem may be that the plastic case that holds the roll over valve was not correctly welded, which may cause the case to break or crack. If this occurs, the rollover valve may fail to work properly which could cause fuel to leak during a rollover incident and potentially cause a fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump and the rollover valve. If needed, the module will be replaced at no charge.
Honda is also recalling 33,341 Honda Odyssey vehicles from 2011 due to possible windshield wiper blade construction. If a front wiper blade freezes to the windshield and then the motor is turned on, one of the extension arms of the wiper blades may bend or break off from the motor. This may occur because the rod is not strong enough. Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rods for free.
Both of these car recalls will be announced to owners in mid-April.
Hyundai owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 800-633-5151 while Honda owners may reach Honda at 800-999-1009.
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