CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket and drip onto the alternator. This can make the charging system stop working, which can cause the engine to stall and increases the risk of a crash.
This recall covers vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415, and the repair in that earlier campaign did not fully address the problem. Dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as needed, at no cost to you. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021.
To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA's website or contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 197). Contact an authorized Hyundai dealer to schedule the free repair.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Veracruz | 200720082009201020112012 |
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