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NHTSARecalled Apr 21, 2016 · #16V232000

Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended. An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly
  • 2015-2016 Sonata
  • 2017 Elantra
  • 2016 Sonata Hybrid
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
2016 Sonata, 2017 Elantra
UPCs

What you should do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

View the official CPSC notice