2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V197000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 08, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Model Affected |
TUCSON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
2967
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 08, 2007
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2967
Model Affected
2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON
2006 Hyundai Tucson Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN TWO MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2967
Notes:
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO 079
2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V445000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 22, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Model Affected |
TUCSON |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
128300
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 22, 2006
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
128300
Model Affected
2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON
2006 Hyundai Tucson Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
128300
Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 079