NHTSA Recall # | 122527 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V615000 |
MFG Compaign # | 148 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 14/10/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/02/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/05/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/08/16 |
Report created | 24/08/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 1031 |
Defect summary | 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." |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |