NHTSA recall 16V-615 (16V615000)
air bags recall reported August 24, 2016 - about 1,031 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V615000
- Also written as
- 16V-615
- Manufacturer number
- 148
- Reported
- August 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,031
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-615 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.