Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your 2016 Hyundai Tucson's secondary hood latch may not keep the hood securely closed if the primary latch is open while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood opens unexpectedly while driving, it could increase the risk of a crash, which could be serious or even cause an accident.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace your secondary hood latch for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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