NHTSA Recall 17V358000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V358000; Date: Jun. 5, 2017
If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport; 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport; 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport; 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport; 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 437,400
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 santa fe and santa fe sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
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: Aug 4, 2017
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