CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
- Risk
- If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.
- 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
Some 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles have side curtain airbags with a component that may detach while the curtain airbag is deploying. If that happens, the curtain airbag may not inflate properly in a crash, raising the risk of injury. A detached part could also enter the passenger compartment and injure occupants.
Hyundai will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain airbags at no charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018.
You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 and reference Hyundai recall number 171. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 2018 |
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