2017 Hyundai Elantra | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata — Air bags: frontal
Published April 21, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 21, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V232000, published April 21, 2016. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata — Air bags: frontal.
What's the hazard
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
What to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- ELANTRA
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata — Air bags: frontal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V232000 on April 21, 2016. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
What should I do if I have this product?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: ELANTRA.