Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #24V146000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V146000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2015-2016 elantra vehicles Includes 186,588 affected units, Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2016 elantra vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V146000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2024-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Trunk emergency release may fail/fmvss 401
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 186,588

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 256
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 18.54

Metadata

SID: row-2e4r_5ppa-mvn2
NHTSA ID: 24V146000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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