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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Side Airbag Defect

NHTSA campaign 17V801000 · Reported Dec 13, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America

high How serious is it? About this label

If the airbag doesn't inflate properly, or the loose part enters the cabin, occupants could be injured in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	17V801000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 13, 2017
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles have side curtain airbags with a part that may come loose when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this part detaches, the curtain airbag may not inflate the way it's supposed to. It's also possible for the loose part to end up inside the vehicle where passengers are sitting.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a Hyundai dealer or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. 3. Replacement of the side curtain airbags is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 17V801000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Air Bag Recalls Cover Deployment and Passenger Detection Problems · all 11 Hyundai recalls in this area

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Sep 20, 2017Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Front Coil Spring Fracturecritical

Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Safety risk: If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.