ID: #19V721000
MFR: Hyundai Motor America
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
EVENT_SUMMARY
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.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
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.