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April 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V302000
Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded
An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V302
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,464
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
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.