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    Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall in Canada: Airbag may not inflate correctly

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    This recall affects certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles in Canada. The inflator diffuser in the side curtain airbag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. This could cause the diffuser to detach and become a projectile, or prevent the airbag from fully inflating, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    What to do

    • Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair.
    • Follow any safety instructions in the notice.

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    Affected products

    Specific affected products are listed in the official notice.

    Why this matters

    Airbag may not deploy in a crash

    Do I have this product?

    This recall applies to specific products. Details are listed in the official notice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was this product recalled?

    Airbag may not deploy in a crash

    What should consumers do?

    Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair. Follow any safety instructions in the notice.

    Where was the product sold?

    This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.

    Is there a health risk?

    Yes, there may be a health risk. Airbag may not deploy in a crash

    When was this product recalled?

    This product was recalled on December 22, 2017.

    Is the HYUNDAI brand affected by this recall?

    Yes, HYUNDAI products are affected by this recall. This recall affects certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles in Canada. The inflator diffuser in the side curtain airbag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. This could cause the diffuser to detach and become a projectile, or prevent the airbag from fully inflating, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.