The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V556000·Announced 2013-11-06

Hyundai Recalls 2007-2008 Entourages for Front Control Arm Fracture Risk

Hyundai is recalling 21,207 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles because front lower control arms may fracture due to corrosion, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front lower control arm fracture) that can result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles manufactured between February 16, 2006, and June 30, 2008. This recall affects 21,207 vehicles sold in or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

The front lower control arms on these vehicles may fracture due to corrosion resulting from exposure to road salt and water. A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms and either rustproof or replace them free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 115.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
21,207

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ENTOURAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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