NHTSA recall 19V721000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Hyundai Elantra
Reported Oct 9, 2019744 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 185Built Sep 4, 2019 – Sep 10, 2019
The defect
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 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.