NHTSA Recall 14V245000
Filed by Hyundai Motor America. Component: Air Bags. Reported 2014-05-13. An estimated 137,500 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 118
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.