Component Description
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180720
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180813
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
86
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190205
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date
20181214
Record Creation Date
20181218
Regulation Part 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.