If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227067-hyundai-tucson-2016-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date May 24, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V348000
“HYUNDAI TUCSON (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 24, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227067-hyundai-tucson-2016-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall 16V348000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V348000).
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V348000 — Hyundai Motor America HYUNDAI TUCSON (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a HYUNDAI TUCSON (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 16V348000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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