Saudi Arabia urges owners to stop driving 44,305 recalled Hyundai Elantras

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has urged owners of 44,305 unrepaired Hyundai Elantras to stop driving them immediately because of a driver’s airbag inflator defect that could cause serious or fatal injuries.

The renewed warning concerns vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2011 that are covered by a previously announced recall.

The ministry said approximately 12,890 of the 57,195 recalled vehicles had been repaired, representing about 22 per cent of the total. The remaining 44,305 still require repairs.

Owners should contact an authorised dealer promptly to arrange the necessary work, which will be carried out free of charge.

The ministry provided the following contact numbers:

Wallan Company: 8001240401

Almajdouie Company: 8003040777

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi & Brothers Group: 8001240191

It stressed that owners should respond immediately to the recall to protect their safety.