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NHTSARecalled Apr 28, 2021 · #21V302000

Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded
  • 2021 Elantra
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice