Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V615000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V615000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2016 sonata vehicles manufactured march 28, 2016 through april 12, 2016 Includes 1,031 affected units, Air Bag may not Prevent Neck Injury/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 sonata vehicles manufactured march 28, 2016 through april 12, 2016
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 sonata vehicles manufactured march 28, 2016 through april 12, 2016. the affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began october 14, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 148.