HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2015: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V146000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-04-05 2024-02-23 2024-02-26

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 256

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 186588

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 401

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

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.