Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V348000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V348000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2016 tucson vehicles manufactured may 19, 2015 to march 14, 2016 Includes 81,000 affected units, Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 tucson vehicles manufactured may 19, 2015 to march 14, 2016

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 tucson vehicles manufactured may 19, 2015 to march 14, 2016. in the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 145.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V348000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2016-05-24T00:00:00
Subject: Secondary hood latch may disengage
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 81,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 145
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 tucson vehicles manufactured may 19, 2015 to march 14, 2016. in the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence Summary: If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 145.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.64

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NHTSA ID: 16V348000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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