ID: #24V146000
MFR: Hyundai Motor America
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
EVENT_SUMMARY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra 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 replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.