NHTSA recall 16V-348 (16V348000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported May 24, 2016 - about 81,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V348000
- Also written as
- 16V-348
- Manufacturer number
- 145
- Reported
- May 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~81,000
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-348 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.