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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.
- Risk
- A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.
- 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
The driver-side frontal airbag's mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough during assembly, so the airbag could come loose from the steering wheel.
If the airbag detaches, it may not protect the driver properly in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should not wait to have the issue checked.
Hyundai will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the airbag mounting bolts and retighten them as needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151, referencing recall number 192, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 2016 |
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