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NHTSARecalled May 24, 2016 · #16V348000

Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage
  • 2016 Tucson
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
2016 Tucson
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice