Recall Details For: 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 18V891000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 133590
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:18V891000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: HYUNDAI
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: ELANTRA GT
- MODEL YEAR: 2018
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 179
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Hyundai Motor America
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180720
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180813
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 86
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20190205
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Hyundai Motor America
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20181214
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20181218
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.
RECALL 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.
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