Carsales Staff•26 May 2014
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Hyundai ix35 recalled for driver's airbag module
Retaining bolt tension to be checked; over 32,000 vehicles potentially affectedHyundai has issued a recall notice for the ix35 SUV, on the grounds that the retention bolt for the driver's airbag module may not be correctly tensioned.
According to the company 32,525 vehicles may be affected. The recall applies to the ix35 built between the dates of January 1, 2011 and December 27, 2013 – but not all vehicles built during this period are affected, says PR General Manager for Hyundai Australia, Bill Thomas.
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a letter in the mail from Hyundai Australia, directing them to take the ix35 to the nearest Hyundai dealership to have the bolt tightened, if necessary. This work will be undertaken at no cost to the owner.
Thomas stressed to motoring.com.au this morning that the loose bolt "won't fire the airbag unintentionally."
There have been no instances of injury as a consequence of the loose bolt, but it has surfaced in a small number of cars sold locally.
"Our warranty data have shown that there have been four cases of this reported [in Australia]," Thomas confirmed.
Left unattended, the loose bolt could result in improper deployment of the airbag and horn malfunction.
The vehicles potentially affected are identified by VINs ranging from KMHJT81BLBU238453 to KMHJU81VSEU860621. Any concerns can be addressed directly with the nearest dealer or by phoning Hyundai Australia's Customer Care on 1800 186 306.
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