Hyundai Santa Fe: Curtain Air Bag May Not Inflate Correctly If Deployed

Recall Summary Hyundai is recalling 239 Santa Fe vehicles in the United Kingdom because the curtain airbag cushion may be damaged when deployed, preventing it from inflating correctly. The fix involves attaching a rubber pad to the curtain airbag mounting bolt. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious safety category.

Recalling firm
HYUNDAI
Product
Vehicles: HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Units affected: 239
Reason
The cushion within the curtain airbag maybe damaged when it is deployed. Remedy: On affected vehicles a rubber pad has to be attached to the curtain airbag mounting bolt.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2018-11-19
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a3634c47-3dc0-4c67-946f-6849d938348c