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Recall 16V-615

Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2016 Hyundai Sonata: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-615
Reported
August 24, 2016
Vehicles affected
1,031 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.

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