HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2016: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V726000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-29 2016-10-11 2016-10-11

Production Dates: 2014-12-08 - 2015-08-18

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 152

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62811

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.

Consequence

If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.

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.safercar.gov.