Hyundai recalls Ioniq Hybrids and Elantras

The right-side rear wheel may detach from the vehicle

10/28/2019

James Limbach Reporter

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 48 model year 2019 Ioniq Hybrids and model year 2020 Elantras. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 27, 2019.

Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at (800) 251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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