3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Posted on: 2021-08-09
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, internal trunk release.
Consequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 1, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Posted on: 2021-08-09
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, internal trunk release.
Consequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Posted on: 2021-08-09
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, internal trunk release.
Consequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.