HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V705000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-07 2020-11-13 2020-11-16

Production Dates: 2006-12-26 - 2008-03-21

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 197

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 60097

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.

Consequence

An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.

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.