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SevereNHTSA·14V310000·Announced 2014-06-10

Hyundai Recalls Elantra Touring Vehicles Due to Headliner Bracket Hazard

Hyundai is recalling 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles because a headliner support bracket may become displaced during airbag deployment, posing a laceration risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (headliner bracket) that may cause laceration injuries during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling approximately 35,000 model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured between December 15, 2009, and May 7, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where a support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during the deployment of a side curtain airbag.

If the displaced headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury. This hazard is specific to the interaction between the bracket and the airbag deployment process in the affected vehicles.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner to secure the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 for more information. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
35,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ELANTRA TOURING

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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