NHTSA Recall 22V196000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V196000; Date: Mar. 28, 2022
a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Genesis G70; 2020 Hyundai Sonata; 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 63,461
Recall Summary:
hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 sonata and sonata hybrid, and 2019 genesis g70 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 inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010g.
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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