CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The lower control arm ball joint fasteners on certain vehicles may not have been tightened enough during assembly. Over time, the ball joint can separate from the lower control arm, affecting the front suspension.
If the ball joint detaches, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Hyundai will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the ball joint fasteners and tighten them as needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall number 185) and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2020 |
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