Recall 16V615000 — AIR BAGS Defect in 2016-2016 HYUNDAI SONATA

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RECALL This recall affects up to 1,031 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 16V615000
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles Affected 1,031
Component AIR BAGS
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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