NHTSA recall 19V-721 (19V721000)
suspension recall reported October 9, 2019 - about 744 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V721000
- Also written as
- 19V-721
- Manufacturer number
- 185
- Reported
- October 9, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~744
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
Why it is dangerous
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-721 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.