Hyundai lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
The short version
Hyundai Motor America reported a problem with the control arm lower ball joint. Here is what owners need to know.
The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-721.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Hyundai Elantra |
What changed
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