Hyundai Elantra GT (2018): Visibility
Recall 18V891000 · Dec 14, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America
86
vehicles affected
86
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V891000
- Date
- Dec 14, 2018
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 86
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Sun/moon roof assembly; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
What can happen
If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Elantra GT | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V891000?
1 model: Hyundai Elantra GT (2018), about 86 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V891000?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.
What can happen?
If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.