Recall record at a glance
| Official record | 21V302000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Vehicle Recalls |
| Recalling firm | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Report date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Location | United States |
What the recall covers
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
Potential consequence
An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy described by NHTSA
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.
Vehicle pages currently linked in our database
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Additional NHTSA 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.
What to do next
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