Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, “Internal Trunk Release.”
Hyundai Motor America – Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Affected models: Hyundai Elantra
| Report Received Date | 20240223 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V146000 |
| Consequence Summary | A person inside the trunk compartment may become trappedeasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256. |
| Recall Code | 256 |
| Potentially Affected | 186588 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V146000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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