ID: #21V302000
MFR: Hyundai Motor America
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
EVENT_SUMMARY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
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.