Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles
— Recall Campaign #24V146000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra 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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 186,588 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V146000
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 23, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V146000 |
| Units affected: | 186,588 |
- Description:
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra 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."
- Consequeces:
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
- 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.