Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #15V568000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V568000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2011-2012 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to april 12, 2012 at hyundai motor manufacturing alabama and equipped with either a 2 Includes 470,000 affected units, Connecting Rod Wear may Result in Engine Stall, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2012 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to april 12, 2012 at hyundai motor manufacturing alabama and equipped with either a 2
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to april 12, 2012 at hyundai motor manufacturing alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. a worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. additionally, hyundai motor america will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 sonatas manufactured at hyundai motor manufacturing alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engines. interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on october 8, 2015. a second notification will be mailed when parts are available. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.hyundaiusa.com/campaign132. hyundai's number for this recall is 132.