Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4
— Recall Campaign #13V051000
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 6,071 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V051000
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 19, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V051000 |
| Units affected: | 6,071 |
- Description:
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
- Consequeces:
- If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Corrective action:
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
- Notes:
- Hyundai's recall campaign number is 108.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.