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NHTSARecalled Aug 24, 2016 · #16V615000

Air Bag may not Prevent Neck Injury/FMVSS 208

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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." 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.

Product details

Product
  • Air Bag may not Prevent Neck Injury/FMVSS 208
  • 2016 Sonata
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
2016 Sonata
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 October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.

View the official CPSC notice