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Vehicle recall 07V197000 · May 8, 2007

2005-2007 Hyundai Tucson

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
07V197000
Reported to NHTSA
May 8, 2007
Filed by
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Manufacturer campaign
079
Owner notification
September 6, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
2,967
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Recall 07V197000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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