Hyundai Genesis Coupe: Frontal

Date

May 4, 2020

Filed by

Hyundai Motor America

Vehicles

Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2016)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal

Description of the defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.

Potentially affected

1295

What can happen

A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 22, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

192

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Module Assembly, Steering Wheel Air Bag · Driver-side frontal air bag module · 56900-*****

Recall number

20V248000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.