NHTSA Recall 14V435000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V435000; Date: Jul. 18, 2014
If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
Component: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 271,773
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 santa fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 �salt belt" states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
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: Oct 24, 2014
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