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October 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V721000
Lower Control Arm Ball Joints Can Detach
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V721
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 744
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.
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.
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 towww.safercar.gov.