NHTSA recall 12V-568 (12V568000)
visibility recall reported December 7, 2012 - about 13,500 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V568000
- Also written as
- 12V-568
- Manufacturer number
- 108
- Reported
- December 7, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~13,500
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-568 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.