HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2020: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V721000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-11-20 | 2019-10-09 | 2019-10-10 |
Production Dates: 2019-09-04 - 2019-09-10
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 185
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 744
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.
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.safercar.gov.
