Recall 16V843 affects 41,264 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles for a corroded secondary hood latch. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 41,264 2007-2008 Entourage minivans because corrosion can make the secondary hood latch bind and stay unlatched after the hood is closed. If the primary latch releases, the hood can open while driving and raise crash risk; Hyundai dealers will repair the latch free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The secondary hood latch on 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles is the backup catch at the front of the hood. After the main hood latch is released, this secondary latch is supposed to keep the hood from lifting until a person reaches under the hood and moves the safety catch by hand. It also has to return to its latched position when the hood is closed.
On affected Entourage vehicles, the secondary latch can corrode. Corrosion makes the latch bind, so it does not move freely and can stay in the unlatched position after the hood is shut. Hyundai's revised part uses enhanced corrosion coating, which is meant to protect the latch from sticking in that open position.
There is no warning sign before failure. The hood can look closed while the secondary latch is not actually engaged, so the owner cannot rely on appearance alone to tell whether the safety catch has returned to position.
Who's affected?
Spans 2 Entourage model years, both tied to the hood latch.
| 2007 Hyundai Entourage | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2008 Hyundai Entourage | Latch |
| Units affected | 41,264 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the primary hood latch releases and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood can open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Check that the hood is fully latched before driving, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free secondary-hood-latch repair or inspection that addresses latch corrosion and binding.
- Tell the dealer where the vehicle was originally sold or registered, because Hyundai's repair path depends on that corrosion-state history.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V843 and Hyundai recall 154 when you call.
- Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete, and stop in a safe place if the hood does not latch normally.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician handles the secondary hood latch. For Entourage vehicles originally sold or ever registered in the listed states and the District of Columbia, the technician replaces the secondary latch. For vehicles from other states, the technician inspects the latch, then lubricates it or replaces it if needed. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Hyundai's reimbursement plan covers eligible owners who paid for related secondary latch repairs before the recall notice. Contact Hyundai customer service or ask the dealer what documentation is required for a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 21, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| November 23, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 9, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 9, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V843?
Recall 16V843 covers 41,264 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles with a secondary hood latch that can corrode, bind, and stay unlatched after the hood is closed. Hyundai dealers will replace, inspect, or lubricate the secondary latch for free, depending on the vehicle's registration history.
What should I do if my 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Entourage is included in recall 16V843. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall 16V843 or Hyundai recall 154. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Hyundai dealers will replace the secondary hood latch for certain state histories, or inspect and lubricate or replace it as needed for vehicles from other states.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the hood can open while driving if the primary latch releases and the corroded secondary latch is not engaged. That can block the driver's view and increase crash risk. The free dealer repair addresses the hood latch problem.
What if I bought my Hyundai Entourage used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Entourage is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall 16V843 or Hyundai recall 154.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V843000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V843 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V843000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →