2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall: side/window
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on December 13, 2017. It covers about 1,209 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,209
- reported
- Dec 13, 2017
- owners notified
- Feb 5, 2018
- related complaints
- 7
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 17V801000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V801000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport side/window?
Yes. Recall 17V801000, reported on December 13, 2017, covers about 1,209 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V801000?
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.
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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