A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint

Date Announced
OCT 09, 2019
Vehicles Affected
744
Hyundai Recall #
185
NHTSA Campaign #
19V721000
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.
Actions
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.
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