Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe Vehicles Manufactured From March 31, 2000, Through February 15, 2006, That Are Registered And Operated, Or Which Were Originally Sold And Registered, In The Following 20 Øsalt Belt” States And The District Of Columbia: ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, And Wisconsin. The Affected Vehicles May Experience Front Coil Spring Corrosion From Road Salt, Causing The Coil Spring To Fracture And Make Contact With The Tire.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
SANTA FE
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
14V435000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
If The Front Coil Spring Fractures Due To Corrosion It Could Cause The Coil Spring To Make Contact With The Tire, Possibly Puncturing The Tire And Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Hyundai Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And If Necessary Replace The Coil Spring, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 24, 2014. Owners May Contact Hyundai Customer Service At 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai’S Number For This Recall Is 124.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000331
End Of Manufacture
20050714
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
271773
Date Owners Notified
20141024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20140718
Make Campaign Number
124