REC-000628

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2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Hyundai Motor Company Aust Pty Ltd

Recall date: 8 November 2018

Defect

Protrusion of the curtain airbag mounting bolt may interfere with airbag fabric in the event of deployment. Some vehicles may experience rear side, curtain airbag cushion damage when the airbag is deployed.

Hazard

The mounting bolt may damage the airbag fabric in the event of deployment. The airbag may not provide optimum protection, and may cause serious injury to the rear occupant.

Remedy

Affected consumers should contact an authorised Hyundai dealer, to have the exposed mounting bolt covered up, and to prevent contact between the bolt and fabric bag. The rectification will be free of charge. For further information, consumers can contact Hyundai's Customer Care Centre on 1800 186 306, or find their local dealer at www.hyundai.com.au/dealer

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Hyundai Motor Company Aust Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000628