CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify all of the owners. For vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch. For vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. The recall began January 2017. Hyundai's number for this recall is 154.
- 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
The secondary hood latch can corrode and bind, so it may stay in the unlatched position even when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is released by accident and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven.
An open hood can block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore this recall, even if the car seems to run normally.
The repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer. In some states, dealers will replace the secondary latch; in others, they will inspect it and lubricate or replace it as needed. Hyundai will also notify owners directly. You can call Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Entourage | 20072008 |
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