NHTSA Campaign 14V245000

AIR BAGS

Issued by Hyundai Motor Company · Reported May 13, 2014 · 137,500 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2011 137,500
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2012 137,500
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2013 137,500
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2014 137,500

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V245000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.