Hyundai 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 short version
Hyundai Motor America reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-956.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Hyundai Elantra |
| 2017 | Hyundai Sonata |
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