Recall 19V-721
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2020 Hyundai Elantra: Suspension (front, control arm, lower ball joint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-721
- Reported
- October 9, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 744 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2020