Recall 17V-578
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-578
- Reported
- September 20, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 420 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Santa FE 2017