2020 Hyundai Elantra recall: lower ball joint
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on October 9, 2019. It covers about 744 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 744
- reported
- Oct 9, 2019
- owners notified
- Nov 20, 2019
- related complaints
- 3
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V721000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2020 2020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 19V721000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 19V721000, reported on October 9, 2019, covers about 744 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V721000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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