What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019498
- Recall date
- 7 October 2019
- Make
- Hyundai
- Models
- Ioniq, Elantra
- Model years
- 2019 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Wheels
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 89
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain cars, the wheel lug nuts were not properly tightened during assembly. This could cause the nuts to loosen or fall off, and could result in a wheel separating from the car. Note: For the Ioniq model, this recall only involves the Ioniq PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) version.rnrnSafety Risk: rnA wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that detaches from a vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to ensure the front and rear wheel nuts are properly tightened.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019498.