Hyundai Elantra Loose Front Ball Joint Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 19V721000 · Reported Oct 9, 2019 · Hyundai Motor America

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A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V721000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 9, 2019
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Hyundai is recalling certain Elantra vehicles because the fasteners holding the front lower ball joint in place may not have been tightened enough. If the fasteners are too loose, the ball joint could come loose from the lower control arm.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer to have the ball joint fasteners inspected and tightened; you can also call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V721000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Hyundai Elantra

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Suspension Recalls Involving Loose Fasteners and Broken Coil Springs · all 5 Hyundai recalls in this area

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All 16 Elantra recalls

Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.