CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 model year vehicles built between March 28 and April 12, 2016 have a driver-side frontal airbag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck during a crash. The airbag therefore does not fully meet federal occupant crash protection requirements.
If the airbag does not adequately protect the driver's neck, the risk of injury to the driver is increased in the event of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay the repair.
The remedy is free: Hyundai will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag module at no charge. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 (Hyundai recall number 148), and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Sonata | 2016 |
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