Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 12V-568 · 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Motor Company recall 12V-568 covers 13,500 2012 Hyundai Veloster for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V568000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2011 to April 17, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Panoramic Sunroof BreakageNHTSA