Recalls For 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT

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Recall #1 Issued: 2021 08 06 - Camp #20210806

This 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT recall affects the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Manufactured by Hyundai Motor America

Description Of Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera 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."

Conseqence Of Defect

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Additional 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.nhtsa.gov.