NHTSA recall 06V-234 (06V234000)

equipment recall reported June 26, 2006 - about 43,301 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V234000
Also written as: 06V-234
Manufacturer number: 076
Reported: June 26, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~43,301
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SUNVISORS HAD LOST ADHESION TO THE SUNVISORS AND HAD DISTORTED OR SEPARATED FROM THE SUN VISORS.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE LABELS ARE DISTORTED OR MISSING, THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE INFORMATION AVAILABLE THAT MAY HELP PROTECT THEM IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUNVISOR ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-234 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Sonata - 2006

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