Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V843000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V843000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2007-2008 entourage vehicles manufactured february 16, 2006, to june 30, 2008 Includes 41,264 affected units, Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2008 entourage vehicles manufactured february 16, 2006, to june 30, 2008

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 entourage vehicles manufactured february 16, 2006, to june 30, 2008. in the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify all of the owners. for vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch. for vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. The recall began january 2017. hyundai's number for this recall is 154.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V843000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2016-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Secondary hood latch may bind and not latch
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 41,264

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 154
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 entourage vehicles manufactured february 16, 2006, to june 30, 2008. in the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Consequence Summary: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify all of the owners. for vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch. for vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. The recall began january 2017. hyundai's number for this recall is 154.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 28.25

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NHTSA ID: 16V843000
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