NHTSA Recall 07V197000: Inflator module (air bags)
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,967 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Hyundai Tucson.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V197000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 079 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | May 8, 2007 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
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 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.
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 07V197000
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.