HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V415000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | VERACRUZ | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-11-03 | 2014-07-08 | 2014-07-10 |
Production Dates: 2006-12-26 - 2012-07-24
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 121
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61122
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
