Vehicles Affected: Approximately 41,000 model-year 2007-08 Hyundai Entourage minivans manufactured between Feb. 16, 2006, and June 30, 2008
The Problem: The secondary hood latch may corrode and bind, and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch inadvertently releases while the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will replace the secondary latch for free in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. For vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, for free.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.