Recall record at a glance
| Official record | 19V721000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Vehicle Recalls |
| Recalling firm | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Report date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Location | United States |
What the recall covers
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.
Potential consequence
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy described by NHTSA
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.
Vehicle pages currently linked in our database
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Additional NHTSA 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.
What to do next
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