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2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall - Campaign #21V619000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT RECALL - #21V619000

RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : TRUNK LID : LATCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera 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."

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 8/9/2021
Influenced by Hyundai Motor America
Owners Notified on 12/4/2021
# Affected 348,158
Recalled for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
 
Description Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera 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."
Consequences A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective action Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Jun 09, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
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Jun 09, 2021 - 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.

Apr 06, 2021 - 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

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