2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V232000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 144
Manufactured Begin Date: October 15th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: October 15th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: June 15th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.

Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

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.