NHTSA Recall 14V415000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V415000; Date: Jul. 8, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Hyundai Veracruz; 2008 Hyundai Veracruz; 2009 Hyundai Veracruz; 2010 Hyundai Veracruz; 2011 Hyundai Veracruz; 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 61,122
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 3, 2014
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