Certain 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicle may be affected by a manufacturing problem that could lead to the drivers side airbag inadvertently deploying or not deploy at all during an accident.
According to reports filed with the NHTSA, during assembly, it is possible that the bolts attaching the driver’s airbag module to the steering wheel assembly were not properly torqued. Over time, the bolts could loosen causing a rattling noise and could eventually detach from the steering wheel completely. There have been no reports of accidents or injury because of the problem.
Hyundai will notify owners to take their vehicles to a manufacturer approved repair facility to have the airbag inspected and repaired as necessary. Hyundai’s recall number is 118 and the NHTSA campaign number is. 14V-245. For more information about the problem, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.