Recall 13V051000: Sunroof Glass Panel May Shatter

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: February 19, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V051000

COMPONENT(S): Visibility

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6,071

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE - MODEL - MODEL YEAR(S)

Hyundai Veloster 2012

DETAILS

1 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc.

SUMMARY:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have 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 inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall will begin in March 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.