Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Hyundai Recalls Veloster for Breaking Glass Sunroofs



  • Vehicle Make / Model:

    Model Year(s):

  • HYUNDAI / VELOSTER
    2012
  • Manufacturer:

    Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc
  • Report Receipt Date:

    DEC 07, 2012
  • NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

    12V568000
  • NHTSA Action Number:

  • Component:

    VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected:

    13,500
  • Summary:

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, 
  • through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may
  •  been weakened during installation at the factory.
  • Consequence:

    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.
  • Remedy:

    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inpect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof 
  • glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall will begin during January 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.

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