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NHTSARecalled Mar 31, 2017 · #17V226000

Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure

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Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

View the official CPSC notice