2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID RECALL - #16V232000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
10/15/2015 - 10/15/2015 |
| Recalled on |
4/21/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/2016 |
| # Affected |
33 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| Description |
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended. |
| Consequences |
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144. |
| 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 HYBRID Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, TRUNK LID, LATCH
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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