Component Description
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Hyundai Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20110103
End Date Of Manufacturing
20131223
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
137500
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20140509
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date
20140513
Record Creation Date
20140513
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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 Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.