HYUNDAI SONATA 2016: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V615000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-14 | 2016-08-24 | 2016-08-24 |
Production Dates: 2016-02-25 - 2016-05-11
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 148
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1031
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
