2007-2012 Hyundai Veracruz recall: engine

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 8, 2014. It covers about 61,122 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 61,122
reported: Jul 8, 2014
owners notified: Nov 3, 2014
related complaints: 323

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V415000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Veracruz 2007-2012 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 323 complaints about engine problems.

2009 Hyundai Veracruz 2010 Hyundai Veracruz 2011 Hyundai Veracruz 2012 Hyundai Veracruz

Questions about recall 14V415000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Hyundai Veracruz engine?

Yes. Recall 14V415000, reported on July 8, 2014, covers about 61,122 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V415000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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