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Recall 21V-302

Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2021 Hyundai Elantra: Seats (front assembly, recliner).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-302
Reported
April 28, 2021
Vehicles affected
1,464 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.

The risk

An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles