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NHTSARecalled Nov 13, 2020 · #20V705000

Charging System Failure Caused By Oil Leak

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Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative. An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Charging System Failure Caused By Oil Leak
  • 2007-2012 Veracruz
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.

View the official CPSC notice