Kia Sedona and Hyundai Tucson recalled for hood latches

The Basics: Hyundai and is Kia division have issued two recall notices, both for similar issues. The larger of the two affects 219,800 units of the 2006-2014 Kia Sedona minivan built between June 15, 2005, and April 04, 2014. The second relates to 81,000 examples of the 2016 Tucson crossover manufactured from May 19, 2015, to March 14, 2016.

The Problem: In both cases, the secondary hood latch may not properly secure the hood in place and keep it from opening while under way.

Injuries/Deaths: None reported.

The fix: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, or in the Sedona’s case, maybe just clean and lubricate the latch, as needed. Both campaigns are set to begin next month.

If you own one: Make sure you don’t accidentally release the primary hood latch while driving or the secondary latch may not do its job.

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RECALL Subject : Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch

Report Receipt Date: JUN 01, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V389000

Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 219,800

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

SUMMARY:

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle’s location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s recall number is SC134.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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RECALL Subject : Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage

Report Receipt Date: MAY 24, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V348000

Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 81,000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

SUMMARY:

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.

CONSEQUENCE:

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.

REMEDY:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 15, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 145.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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