Hyundai recalling 186k Elantras due to possible headliner detachment

Apr 16, 2013 0 Replies

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Report Receipt Date: APR 01, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V115000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 186,254



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Manufacturer: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc



SUMMARY: Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March



05, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

CONSEQUENCE: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.



REMEDY: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. A remedy is expected to be available in May 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.



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