Did any of you have your OCS reprogrammed under recall 083

[cantfoolthewise]

I just got my car today, instead of replacing the seat cushion they reprogrammed it works just like it was when I bought the car six years ago. I did have to pull teeth to have the seat fixed but it is back to normal. Instead of spending $1,400 to $1,600 to replace it may just need to be reprogrammed .You will have to fight to get it fixed because this a silent campaign; My car qualified because of the B1448 code.

[jsvob03]

Im glad you got this issue solved!

[rjg202]

Originally Posted by cantfoolthewise

I just got my car today, instead of replacing the seat cushion they reprogrammed it works just like it was when I bought the car six years ago. I did have to pull teeth to have the seat fixed but it is back to normal. Instead of spending $1,400 to $1,600 to replace it may just need to be reprogrammed .You will have to fight to get it fixed because this a silent campaign; My car qualified because of the B1448 code.

What is the recall and what years/models does it apply to, Any info appreciated.

[cantfoolthewise]

It is model years 2006-2008 sonatas. You must contact consumer affairs to get it done and the red dashboard light has to be on with diagnostic codes B1448, B1449, and B1450 to qualify for your passenger seat to be programmed or repaired.

[stephen9666]

If we're thinking of the same recall, I didn't think a failure of the sensor causing error codes would be covered. The recall is about reprogramming the seat sensor if it's failing to sense people when they sit in certain positions or don't weigh enough. If the sensor just breaks, that isn't covered, as far as I know.

My very unreliable Sonata now has the airbag error light illuminated, so I need to take in in and see what they say.

My passenger seat is still sensing people, it seems. The "passenger airbag off" light goes out when someone sits there, usually. If my girlfriend sits in a weird position sometimes it won't sense her.

More info here:
Recalls - Search Results | Safercar.gov | NHTSA


Here's what the airbag recall for my 2007 says:

Recall Date:
APR 10, 2008
Model Affected:
2007 Hyundai Sonata

Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,308 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE PURPOSE OF THE OCS IS TO DISABLE THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT FRONT AIR BAG WHEN IT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR SMALL CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG IS DISABLED TO PREVENT INJURIES TO A CHILD THAT MAY RESULT FROM A RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG INFLATION DURING A CRASH.

Consequences:
MISCLASSIFICATION OF A SMALL STATURE ADULT AS A CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG TO NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT MERITS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE OCS DOES NOT PROPERLY RECOGNIZE A PROPERLY SEATED ADULT OCCUPANT. AFTER VERIFICATION, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY AND SHIP IT TO AN EVALUATION AND REPAIR FACILITY. THIS FACILITY WILL EVALUATE AND REPAIR OR REPROGRAM THE SEAT CUSHION AND OCS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Potential Units Affected:
393308
Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC

[rjg202]

What is the weight limit to trip the sensor? My daughter weighs about 75 lbs and a lot of time it will say airbag off.

[cantfoolthewise]

Originally Posted by stephen9666

If we're thinking of the same recall, I didn't think a failure of the sensor causing error codes would be covered. The recall is about reprogramming the seat sensor if it's failing to sense people when they sit in certain positions or don't weigh enough. If the sensor just breaks, that isn't covered, as far as I know.

My very unreliable Sonata now has the airbag error light illuminated, so I need to take in in and see what they say.

My passenger seat is still sensing people, it seems. The "passenger airbag off" light goes out when someone sits there, usually. If my girlfriend sits in a weird position sometimes it won't sense her.

More info here:
Recalls - Search Results | Safercar.gov | NHTSA


Here's what the airbag recall for my 2007 says:

I suggest you buy a diagnostic tool to read your airbag code it is cheaper than the dealer.

[stephen9666]

Did the scanner you bought actually read codes, or just clear them? That wasn't made clear to me in your posts.

I'll likely be fixing it myself, but I don't have access to scanner that can read Hyundai airbag codes. I know a shop that might, but I haven't asked them yet. I think their diagnostic fee is around $50.

[cantfoolthewise]

Originally Posted by stephen9666

Did the scanner you bought actually read codes, or just clear them? That wasn't made clear to me in your posts.

I'll likely be fixing it myself, but I don't have access to scanner that can read Hyundai airbag codes. I know a shop that might, but I haven't asked them yet. I think their diagnostic fee is around $50.

Yes it reads 2005-2007 model Hyundai sonata even it cost $100 it will save you money; only bring to dealer if you the B1448 or any other code i stated above.

[krogalsky]

Can you post what make and model your scanner is? I've been searching for months and the only device I can find to scan airbag codes is either Hyundai's HyScan tool, or SnapOn brand, both cost thousands of dollars... Thanks!