Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #21V619000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V619000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera vehicles Includes 348,158 affected units, Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera vehicles

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera 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, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2021. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V619000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2021-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Trunk emergency release may fail/fmvss 401
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 348,158

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 208
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera 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, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2021. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 70.34

Metadata

SID: row-fwkc_a542~m6uk
NHTSA ID: 21V619000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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