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    Hyundai Accent recall in Canada: rear defroster may cause hot spots

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    This recall affects certain 2018 and 2019 Hyundai Accent vehicles in Canada. When the rear defroster is on, the rear glass may develop hot spots. This could increase the risk of a burn injury if someone touches the hot spots.

    What to do

    • Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair.
    • Owners will be notified by mail to have the rear glass replaced.

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    Affected products

    • Accent

      Date codes: 2018, 2019

    Why this matters

    Burn injury risk

    Do I have this product?

    This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.

    1. 1

      Check the product name

      Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.

    2. 2

      Check the date code

      Date codes are usually printed near the best-before date or on the packaging seam.

      Affected date codes: 2018, 2019

    If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.

    If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.

    When in doubt, always check the official notice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was this product recalled?

    Burn injury risk

    What should consumers do?

    Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair. Owners will be notified by mail to have the rear glass replaced.

    Where was the product sold?

    This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.

    Is there a health risk?

    Yes, there may be a health risk. Burn injury risk

    When was this product recalled?

    This product was recalled on June 15, 2019.

    Is the Hyundai brand affected by this recall?

    Yes, Hyundai products are affected by this recall. This recall affects certain 2018 and 2019 Hyundai Accent vehicles in Canada. When the rear defroster is on, the rear glass may develop hot spots. This could increase the risk of a burn injury if someone touches the hot spots.