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Recall 16V-956

Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2017 Hyundai Elantra and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-956
Reported
December 30, 2016
Vehicles affected
110 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.

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