Recall 20V705000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HYUNDAI | VERACRUZ |
| 2008 | HYUNDAI | VERACRUZ |
| 2009 | HYUNDAI | VERACRUZ |
| 2010 | HYUNDAI | VERACRUZ |
| 2011 | HYUNDAI | VERACRUZ |
| 2012 | HYUNDAI | VERACRUZ |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.