Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V197000 Reported May 8, 2007

Fmvss 208/driver air bag module replacement

Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico · Air Bags · 2,967 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V197000
Manufacturer Campaign
079
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
2,967
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 8, 2007

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference recall ID 07V197000 or campaign 079.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V197000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V197000?

NHTSA recall 07V197000 was issued by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico on May 8, 2007. It addresses: Fmvss 208/driver air bag module replacement. The recall affects approximately 2,967 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V197000 or the manufacturer campaign number 079. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.