Service bulletin 20-EM-001H(1)
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10172140 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2020-03-06 |
| Manufacturer's number | 20-EM-001H(1) |
| Manufacturer's date | 2020-02-04 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
NHTSA's summary
Some 2018-2019MY Elantra (AD) and Elantra GT (PD) 2.0L vehicles may have a weakened weld near where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. This condition may cause the center exhaust pipe of the muffler to exhibit an exhaust leak and/or exhaust noise. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the center muffler assembly to correct this condition.
The document
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Components
Engine
| HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT | 2018, 2019 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2022244 | 2022-05-08. Engine |
|---|---|
| 2021575 | 2021-09-17. Engine |
| 2021252 | 2021-04-28. Engine |
| 21V301000 | 2021-04-28. ENGINE |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
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| 26-EE-003H TSB | 2026-04-21. Service bulletin. Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly. |
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| 26-01-033H DN | 2026-03-30. Warranty extension. This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version. |
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