2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recall

Campaign:: 18V715000 on 10/15/2018
Component:: Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:: 05/23/2018 - 08/19/2018
Affected:: 8,204
Defect:: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 hyundai santa fe vehicles. the side curtain air bag (scab) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
Consequence:: In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the scab installation bolts, free of charge. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
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.