HYUNDAI TUCSON 2013: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V245000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-05-09 2014-05-13 2014-05-13

Production Dates: 2011-01-03 - 2013-12-23

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 118

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 137500

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor Company "Hyundai" is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

Consequence

An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.

Notes

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.