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Recall 14V-245

Hyundai Motor Company recalled the 2011 to 2014 Hyundai Tucson: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-245
Reported
May 13, 2014
Vehicles affected
137,500 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles