Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- Component
- Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 13,500
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2012-12-07
- Owners notified
- 2013-01-22
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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 began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.