Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Elantra or Sonata is designed to deploy in a crash to cushion the impact. In some 2017 models, the air bag might not inflate properly because of a small problem with the seal that holds it in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag doesn't inflate fully, you could be at a higher risk of serious injury to your head or chest.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the driver's air bag module with a new one that's designed to work properly, at no cost to you. You'll get a recall notice and should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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