Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
VERACRUZ
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
14V415000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If The Alternator Is Damaged, The Charging System Warning Lamp In The Instrument Cluster Will Illuminate, And The Engine Will Lose Power And The Vehicle Will Eventually Stop Operating While Being Driven. An Unexpected Failure Of Motive Power While Driving Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20061226
End Of Manufacture
20120724
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
61122
Date Owners Notified
20141103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20140708
Make Campaign Number
121