NHTSA recall 21V-302: Seats

Hyundai Motor America · Reported April 28, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Seats recall

21V-302
April 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V302000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateApril 28, 2021
ComponentSeats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Hyundai Elantra6 recalls total

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