NHTSA Recall 16V956000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V956000; Date: Dec. 30, 2016
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Hyundai Elantra; 2017 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 110
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and sonata vehicles manufactured may 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 13, 2017
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