2017 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata recall: inflator module
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on December 30, 2016. It covers about 110 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 110
- reported
- Dec 30, 2016
- owners notified
- Feb 13, 2017
- related complaints
- 54
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Recall number 16V956000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2017 2017
- Hyundai Sonata 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V956000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata inflator module?
Yes. Recall 16V956000, reported on December 30, 2016, covers about 110 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V956000?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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