HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2021: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V302000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-06-21 2021-04-28 2021-04-29

Production Dates: 2020-10-29 - 2021-01-08

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 204

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1464

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.

Consequence

An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.

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.