RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has renewed its call for owners of Hyundai Elantra vehicles, manufactured between 2009 and 2011, to respond to recall campaigns over a defect in the driver’s airbag inflator that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
The ministry urged owners of the 44,305 affected vehicles remaining in Saudi Arabia to stop driving them immediately and contact authorized dealers to arrange free repairs to ensure their safety. The ministry explained that the previously announced recall covered 57,195 vehicles, of which approximately 12,890 have been repaired, representing 22 percent of the total. However, 44,305 vehicles remain unrepaired, underscoring the importance of promptly contacting authorized dealers across the Kingdom to address the defect.
The ministry stressed the need for an immediate response to the recall. It urged owners to contact the authorized dealers: Wallan Company at 8001240401, Almajdouie Company at 8003040777, or Mohamed Yousuf Naghi & Brothers Group at 8001240191, to arrange the necessary repairs free of charge.
Source: Saudi Gazette