Air bagsRecall 14V-245 · 2011–2014 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Motor Company recall 14V-245 covers 137,500 2011–2014 Hyundai Tucson for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V245000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,258 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 3, 2011 to December 23, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.