Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V956000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V956000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 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 Includes 110 affected units, Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V956000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2016-12-30T00:00:00
Subject: Driver air bag may not fully inflate
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 110

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 156
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.45

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NHTSA ID: 16V956000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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