NHTSA Recall # | 102607 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V245000 |
MFG Compaign # | 118 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 09/05/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/01/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/12/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/05/14 |
Report created | 13/05/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 137500 |
Defect summary | Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured january 3, 2011, through december 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting. |
Consequence summary | An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2014. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118. |
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). |