NHTSA recall 14V-245 (14V245000)
air bags recall reported May 13, 2014 - about 137,500 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V245000
- Also written as
- 14V-245
- Manufacturer number
- 118
- Reported
- May 13, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~137,500
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-245 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.