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title: "2018 Genesis Recall: Passenger Air Bag Could Deploy With Child in Seat"
description: The passenger seat occupant classification system may incorrectly detect an adult in the front seat instead of a child and not deactivate the air bags.
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# [2018 Genesis Recall: Passenger Air Bag Could Deploy With Child in Seat](https://www.carpro.com/blog/2018-genesis-g80-recall-passenger-air-bag-could-deploy-with-child-in-seat)

 Written by [CarPro](https://www.carpro.com/blog/author/carpro) | Aug 16, 2018 5:00:00 AM

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| **NHTSA Campaign Number:** [18V496000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18V496-9664.pdf) **Manufacturer** Hyundai Motor America **Components** AIR BAGS **Potential Number of Units Affected** 3,305 ### Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated. ### Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai�s number for this recall is 002G. ### Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to [www.safercar.gov](https://www.safercar.gov/). Photo Credit: Hyundai |
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