HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V226000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-10 2017-03-31 2017-04-05

Production Dates: 2012-07-17 - 2016-07-02

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 162

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 572000

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Consequence

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.