Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The front lower control arm in your Hyundai Entourage is a crucial part that helps keep your vehicle stable. It's like a strong arm that connects your wheels to the rest of the suspension, but in certain 2007-2008 models, it can rust and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm fractures, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially on slippery roads. This increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will check the control arm for rust and either treat it to prevent further damage or replace it entirely – free of charge. You should schedule the inspection and repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2006, through June 30, 2008 and sold in, or currently registered in, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may fracture due to corrosion resulting from exposure to road salt and water.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 115.
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