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CAMPAIGN_22V196000

UNDER_REVIEW Original NHTSA Language FILED: 2022-03-28
ID: #22V196000 MFR: Hyundai Motor America
SYSTEM_COMPONENT

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

EVENT_SUMMARY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
RISK_ASSESSMENT
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.

AFFECTED_VEHICLE_LOG