CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2021 Elantra vehicles may have front seat back recliners, for the driver and front passenger, that were improperly welded. The weld could fail, allowing the recliner to separate from the seat back frame.
If this happens during a crash, the seat back could fail to hold the occupant properly, which increases the risk of injury. Hyundai is recalling affected vehicles to address the problem.
The repair is free. Authorized Hyundai dealers will inspect the seat and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly at no cost. Owners were mailed notification letters on June 21, 2021, and can call Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2021 |
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