NHTSA Recall 21V619000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V619000; Date: Aug. 6, 2021
a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Hyundai Accent; 2019 Hyundai Accent; 2020 Hyundai Accent; 2016 Hyundai Azera; 2017 Hyundai Azera; 2017 Hyundai Sonata; 2018 Hyundai Sonata; 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 348,158
Recall 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."
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 1, 2021. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Recall 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.
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