Component Description
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20190904
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190910
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
744
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20191120
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date
20191009
Record Creation Date
20191010
Regulation Part Number
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 Summary
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Body Class
Sedan 4D
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI)
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