CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Tucson vehicles built between May 2015 and March 2016 have a hood latch problem. If the primary hood latch is released and the vehicle is driven, the secondary latch may not hold the hood securely, so the hood can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
An open hood can block the driver's view of the road and increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, Hyundai will notify you, and you can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 145).
The repair is free: an authorized Hyundai dealer will replace the secondary hood latch at no cost to you. Check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or with your dealer, and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Tucson | 2016 |
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