2016 HYUNDAI SONATA RECALL - #16V615000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
2/25/2016 - 5/11/2016 |
| Recalled on |
8/24/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
10/14/2016 |
| # Affected |
1,031 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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