Hyundai Santa FE recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 6, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2017 Hyundai Santa FE

Recall number

17V142000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 190 units

Why it was recalled

An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.