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2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Tucson: Structure recall

NHTSA campaign 23V038000 · 16K units potentially affected · filed Jan 31, 2023

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

Why it matters

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V038000
Manufacturer no.
241
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Units affected
16,104
Report received
Jan 31, 2023
Owner letters
Mar 30, 2023
Type
Vehicle

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