| NHTSA Recall # | 131044 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V801000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 171 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Supplier | HYUNDAI |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Date of notification | 05/02/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 13/12/17 |
| Report created | 18/12/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1209 |
| Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 santa fe sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. |
| Consequence summary | If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury. |
| Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 9, 2018. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |