154 – Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch – 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V843
Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 41,264

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

 

SUMMARY:

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008.

In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

 

CONSEQUENCE:

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

 

REMEDY:

Hyundai will notify all of the owners. For vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch.

For vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 9, 2016.

Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

Hyundai’s number for this recall is 154.

 

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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