Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

19V721000

ManufacturerHyundai Motor AmericaReported2019-10-09Affected744 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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