Hyundai Sonata recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 30, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2017 Hyundai Sonata, Elantra

Recall number

16V956000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 110 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.