HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V578000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-06 2017-09-20 2017-09-21

Production Dates: 2017-01-26 - 2017-02-13

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 168

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 420

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

Consequence

The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.

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.