B1332

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2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE with 42229.0 miles

On february 23rd of 2012 i received a clock spring replacement that was under campaign 103-clock spring replacement tsb# 11-01-052 for 2007-2008 Santa Fe models or 2007-2008 veracruz models. My Hyundai Santa Fe had 42,229 miles on it at this time. The campaign was performed replacing the clock spring with part # 93490-2b300 and paid for under warranty amounting in $0.00. However, on august 1st of 2013 the air bag light illuminated and the same replacement was performed on my vehicle. The vehicle now has 56,985 miles on it and was scanned for codes and according to paperwork, B1481 and B1332 were found, indicating the failure of the clock spring. The clock spring part # 93490-2b300 was therefore replaced again amounting to $282.92 for parts and labor. My own extended warranty company now had to pay for this part that in my eyes is a vehicle safety issue and should be proceeded with much concern. In one year a very important part continued to fail which, if not working properly at the time of an accident can cause extreme harm to the driver. This part shouldn't be failing in my eyes unless the air bag has been deployed. I don't see how this part is safe if it has failed a little over a year after being replaced due to a campaign that was issued by the Hyundai manufacturer. This is a part that should withstand the lifetime of the car!
AIR BAGS,

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2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE with 31509.0 miles

5/14/14 31,509mi air bag light remained on after multiple ignition off-on cycles. Dealer followed directions in bul.07-090-003. Code B1332 was shown but "not definitive". Code was erased and airbag light has remained off for 2 days. At the outset, dealer rep said there would be a 119$ charge for diagnostics (out of warranty). I objected strenuously because of the low mileage, airbag safety importance, and 2 previous unexplained airbag-related incidents (reported below). He also said that if the light came on again there would be a $900 cost for replacing the junction box (without mentioning erasing the code again as an option). Previous air bag issues: 4/22/13, 28,289mi, performed recall 105 update passenger airbag software; 3/26/12 25,606mi 103clockspringreplacement tsb#11-01-053 complete campaign does not apply(?) eventually the 119$ was waived after i strongly objected to any charges for safety related items, and particularly for those that have a demonstrated track record of problems. I strongly believe that Hyundai and any manufacturer should stand airbag safety as a separate non-warranty issue. On the 2007 Santa Fe, which has had numerous complaints re airbags, i would expect Hyundai to fix the problem once and for all and at no charge. As an electrical engineer, this sounds like a classic case of "buggy" software and/or hardware. They have simply dodged the issue and continue to do so, and their performance suggests they don't care for customers' safety or federal oversight of same.
AIR BAGS,