NHTSA Recall # | 149911 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V721000 |
MFG Compaign # | 185 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Date of notification | 20/11/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/09/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/09/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/10/19 |
Report created | 10/10/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 744 |
Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm. |
Consequence summary | A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began november 20, 2019. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |