ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Published July 10, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 8, 2014
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- VERACRUZ
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ | 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ | 2009 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ | 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ | 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ | 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US