Recall 13V115000: Headliner Support Bracket

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: April 01, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V115000

COMPONENT(S): Air Bags , Structure

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 186,254

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)

Hyundai Elantra 2011-2013

DETAILS

2 Associated Documents

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.

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.