NHTSARecalled Feb 23, 2024 · #24V146000
Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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." A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
- 2015-2016 Elantra
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.