NHTSA Recall 21V302000
Filed by Hyundai Motor America. Component: Seats. Reported 2021-04-28. An estimated 1,464 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
Risk
An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.