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VehicleMay 24, 201681,000 affected

Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.

What could happen

If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V348000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Reported to NHTSA
May 24, 2016
Owners notified
Jul 11, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
81,000
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 19, 2015 to Mar 14, 2016
Part
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Maker's own recall number
145

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.

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