NHTSA recall 18V-715 (18V715000)
air bags recall reported October 11, 2018 - about 8,204 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V715000
- Also written as
- 18V-715
- Manufacturer number
- 177
- Reported
- October 11, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,204
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-715 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.