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Bolts Damaging Side Curtain Air Bags
In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V715
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 8,204
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 177.
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 towww.safercar.gov.