Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #14V415000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V415000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2007-2012 veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through july 24, 2012 Includes 61,122 affected units, Oil Leak From Front Cylinder Valve Cover, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2007-2012 veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through july 24, 2012

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through july 24, 2012. the affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. if there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on september 3, 2014. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 121.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V415000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2014-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Oil leak from front cylinder valve cover

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 61,122

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 121

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through july 24, 2012. the affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. if there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.

Consequence Summary: If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on september 3, 2014. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 121.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 69.49

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