2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT RECALL - #21V619000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : TRUNK LID : LATCH
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."
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT |
|
| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/9/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
12/4/2021 |
| # Affected |
348,158 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
|
|
| 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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 05, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If a vehicle arrives at the dealership with the symptoms below, follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin to ensure that the shipping fuse is completely seated in the junction box. G+ó TPMS Lamp ON G+ó Trunk Open Warning Lamp ON wh
Jun 09, 2021 - 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
Apr 06, 2021 - 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
Apr 06, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Apr 06, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|