Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai, Land Rover And Ram Are Recalling Their Vehicles

 

1. Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V619000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 348,158

Summary

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."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

2. Side Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 212,373

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

 3. Fuel Outlet Flange May Crack And Leak Fuel

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000

Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 111,746

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.