NHTSA Recall 06V445000: Inflator module (air bags)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 128,300 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Hyundai Tucson.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V445000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 079 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | November 22, 2006 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 079.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V445000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.