Hyundai Tucson: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects Hyundai Tucson · 2016 — about 81K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational