Report Date
Sep 20, 2017
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
Safety Consequence
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.