2017 Hyundai Sonata | 2017 Hyundai Elantra — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published January 5, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 30, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V956000, published January 5, 2017 and initiated December 30, 2016. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 2017 Hyundai Elantra — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SONATA
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 2017 Hyundai Elantra — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V956000 on January 5, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
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 February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SONATA.