2020 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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Jun 09, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
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Jun 09, 2021 - 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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