NHTSA Campaign 19V721000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Oct 9, 2019 · 744 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2020 744

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V721000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.