2020 Hyundai Elantra Recall: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V721000 | Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Recall Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
Safety Consequence
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.
Additional 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.safercar.gov.
Related Information
Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 19V721000