Recall 234 – Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach – 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra

August 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V632000

Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach

A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V632

Manufacturer HyundaieBay logo Motor America

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 247

 

Summary

HyundaieBay logo Motor America (HyundaieBay logo) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver’s front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact HyundaieBay logo customer service at 1-855-371-9460. HyundaieBay logo’s number for this recall is 234.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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Description of Campaign:

The driverโ€™s air bag emblem on certain 2022MY Elantra N vehicles and 2022-23MY Elantra (with N Line Trim) vehicles may not have been welded properly during installation and may detach during a frontal air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

 

Affected Vehicles:

  • Certain 2022MY Elantra N (CN7N) equipped with 2.0L Turbo engines produced between 12/08/2021 โ€“ 05/24/2022. ร˜ Certain 2022-2023MY Elantra with N Line Trim equipped with 1.6L Turbo engines produced between 12/07/2021 โ€“ 05/17/2022.
  • To check vehicle specific recall applicability, access the โ€œVehicle Informationโ€ screen via WebDCS.

 

Remedy Information:

Replace the Driverโ€™s Air Bag.

  • Estimated Repair Time:4 M/H
  • Recommended Technician Training Level: Expert (or above) service technician that has completed the Special Service Tools Training

 

Recommended Alternative Transportation: 

This recall can be performed while the customer waits so a Service Rental Car (SRC) would not be needed.

 

Customer Talk Tracks:

During every visit to our dealership, we check your vehicle for open recalls. We found that your vehicle has an open recall for the driverโ€™s air bag module. The driverโ€™s air bag module needs to be replaced because the emblem on the air bag may not have been properly welded and may separate during a frontal air bag deployment causing potential injury.

The good news is that we ordered the correct air bag module when you scheduled your appointment, and we can have the recall completed while you wait.

OR

Unfortunately, we are not able to stock the air bag modules since they are vehicle specific and cannot be ordered without an affected VIN. I will place the order for your air bag module and based on availability provide you with your options based on todayโ€™s needs.

 

FAQs:  

Q1: What is the issue?

A1: The emblem affixed to the driverโ€™s air bag cover in the subject vehicles may have been welded improperly during installation.

 

Q2: What is the safety concern?

A2: An improperly secured emblem could detach during frontal air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

 

Q3: Have there been any accidents or injuries?

A3: As of the date of the filing (08/17/22) to NHTSA, there are no related injuries or reported incidents in the U.S.

 

Q4: What will be done during this recall service at the dealer?

A4: All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a HyundaieBay logo dealer for replacement of the driver air bag. This remedy will be offered at no cost to owners for all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under HyundaieBay logoโ€™s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Additionally, HyundaieBay logo will provide owners of affected vehicles reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a remedy for the recall condition in accordance with the reimbursement plan submitted to NHTSA on February 24, 2022.

 

Q5: Will a Stop Sale be issued? 

A5: Yes, a โ€œstop saleโ€ has been issued in accordance with federal regulation for affected vehicles unsold at dealers.

 

Q6: When will owners be notified? 

A6: Owners were notified in October 2022.

 


22-01-079H-1

OCTOBER, 2022

DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) REPLACEMENT (RECALL 234)

Description: On certain 2022-2023MY Elantra N-Line (CN7) and 2022MY Elantra N (CN7N) vehicles, the emblem on the driverโ€™s airbag may not have been installed correctly. The emblem could detach during frontal airbag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the driver airbag to correct this condition.

 

Applicable Vehicles:

  • Certain 2022MY Elantra N (CN7N) equipped with 2.0L Turbo engines produced between 12/08/2021 โ€“ 05/24/2022.
  • Certain 2022-2023MY Elantra (CN7) with N Line Trim equipped with 1.6L Turbo engines produced between 12/07/2021 โ€“ 05/17/2022.

 

Parts Information:

MODELPART NAMEPART NUMBER
ELANTRA N (CN7N)DAB (DRIVER AIRBAG)80100-IB000NNBQH
ELANTRA (CN7)

WITH N-LINE TRIM

DAB (DRIVER AIRBAG)80100-AA200NNBQH

 

SST Information:

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
H4/H5 ALLEN WRENCH OR SCREWDRIVERN/A

 

Service Procedure:

Refer to the QR code or link below for guided video information:
https://vimeo.com/752389557/1dc84b83bb

 

DRIVER AIRBAG REPLACEMENT

1. Turn vehicle ignition ON and record the customerโ€™s radio presets, if applicable.

2. Turn vehicle ignition OFF and disconnect the 12V battery negative (-) terminal.

Tightening Torque: 7.8 – 9.8 N.m
(0.8 – 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 – 7.2 lb-ft)

CAUTION

After disconnecting the battery negative (-) terminal, wait at least three minutes before beginning work.

3. Wait 3 minutes before proceeding.

The driver airbag is fixed to the steering wheel by three fastening pins (B).

Remove the driver airbag by depressing the three locking pins (C).

Use an H4/H5 Allen wrench/screwdriver to depress the airbag fastening pins.

4. Turn the steering wheel as shown to the right to gain access to the guide holes.

NOTICE

Start with the steering wheel in the (A) position. This will position it for the picture requirement when rotated to position (B) to access the second and third access points.

5A. To release the left and right fastening pins, insert the Allen wrench/screwdriver H4/5 in a straight parallel position as shown in the picture to the right.

Insert the Allen wrench/screwdriver until it cannot go in any further. Gently press the end of the Allen wrench/screwdriver upward to depress the pin.

5B. To release the bottom fastening pin, insert the Allen wrench/screwdriver and push inward to depress the pin.

6. Disconnect the airbag module connectors (D) and the horn connector (E).

7. Remove and replace the driver airbag with a new one.

8. Before fully inserting the new driver airbag into the steering wheel, write the last six digits of the VIN and date of repair onto a piece of paper and place it near the driver airbag label and take a picture.

9. Reinstall all removed parts in reverse order of removal.

10. Start the vehicle and confirm normal operation of the horn. Ensure airbag warning light is not illuminated.

Reprogram customer’s radio presets.

11. Perform DTC scan using GDS Mobile and confirm no incidental trouble codes were generated during the repair.

 

DRIVER AIRBAG DISPOSAL

WARNING

The emblem on the removed driver airbag may detach during deployment presenting a potential safety risk. For safe disposal of the removed driver airbag, first separate the driver airbag cover before deploying.

1. Place the removed driver airbag on a clean, dry surface.

WARNING

Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module even with a specified tester. The airbag module may deploy and cause serious injury.

2. Remove the four (4) mounting nuts.

CAUTION

Do not use a power tool to remove the mounting nuts.

3. Separate the driver airbag cover from the airbag inflator module.

4. Deploy the airbag inflator module using the airbag deployment tool 0957A-34100A (superseded by 0957A-34100C). Refer to applicable Shop Manual for detailed instructions.

Restraint >
Airbag Module >
Airbag Module Disposal

5. Write the last six digits of the VIN and date of repair onto a piece of paper and place it near the deployed airbag inflator module and take a picture.

 


RECALL 234 ATTACHMENT A

CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS LEADING UP TO DEFECT DECISION

 

โ– April 2022 โ€“ May 2022

On April 1, 2022, while performing routine air bag testing in preparation of a manufacturing site change, the tier 1 supplier (Mobis) and tier 2 supplier (KD) discovered a condition involving a model year 2022 Elantra N vehicle where the emblem affixed to the driverโ€™s air bag cover detached upon deployment of the air bag.  Further static testing conducted from the initial discovery to May 18, 2022, confirmed that the emblem detached solely in the direction of the windshield glass.  KD implemented a welding process to strengthen adhesion between the emblem and the driver air bag cover.

 

On May 19, 2022, KD and Mobis notified HMC of their findings and resultant improvement to the horn pad assembly process.  Based on the information received, HMC began a thorough review of the welding process and its potential effects on vehicle/component performance.

 

โ– June 2022

On June 7, 2022, HMC notified NASO of its findings.  NASO conducted a review of field information on June 22, 2022 and did not find any incidents alleging the subject condition in the U.S. market.

 

On June 23, 2022, NASOโ€™s Data Review Committee (โ€œDRCโ€) reviewed HMCโ€™s findings and decided to escalate the matter as a new safety investigation to the Technical Review Committee (โ€œTRCโ€) for further review and consideration of appropriate field action.

 

On June 30, 2022, KD implemented a production running change to the welding equipment used to affix the emblem to the air bag cover in the horn pad assembly.  A second temperature sensor was adopted to monitor and detect abnormal variation in readings from the welderโ€™s primary temperature sensor for improved control of weld temperature.

 

โ– July 2022

NASO continued recurring discussion with HMC to determine the effectiveness of the production process improvements and its potential impact to safety.  NASO provided an overview of HyundaieBay logoโ€™s assessment to NHTSAโ€™s ODI in its recurring monthly meeting on July 27, 2022.

 

โ– August 2022

On August 10, 2022, NASO provided an update of HyundaieBay logoโ€™s investigation to NHTSAโ€™s ODI.

 

Based on the information received from HMC and the discussion with ODI, on August 11, 2022, NASO convened its North America Safety Decision Authority (โ€œNASDAโ€) and decided to conduct a new recall of affected HyundaieBay logo Elantra and Elantra N vehicles in the U.S. to address the defect condition involving the driverโ€™s air bag emblem.

 


3 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
HYUNDAIeBay logoELANTRA2022-2023
HYUNDAIeBay logoELANTRA N2022

 


12 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V632-4320.PDF 213.902KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V632-6503.pdf 645.156KB

 


Attachment A Chronology

RMISC-22V632-6055.pdf 102.013KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V632-4513.pdf 283.558KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V632-1430.pdf 888.14KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V632-6824.pdf 789.502KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V632-1689.pdf 225.191KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V632-2589.pdf 766.113KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V632-4297.pdf 674.374KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V632-0078.PDF 211.143KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V632-5927.PDF 211.24KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-22V632-7048.pdf 182.652KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V632&docType=RCL

 


 

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