HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2018: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V891000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-05 2018-12-14 2018-12-18

Production Dates: 2018-07-20 - 2018-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 179

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.

Consequence

If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.

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.