2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe recall: coil springs

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 18, 2014. It covers about 271,773 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 271,773
reported: Jul 18, 2014
owners notified: Oct 24, 2014
related complaints: 294

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

What is wrong: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Risk: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Recall number 14V435000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Santa Fe 2001-2006 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 294 complaints about suspension problems.

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Questions about recall 14V435000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe coil springs?

Yes. Recall 14V435000, reported on July 18, 2014, covers about 271,773 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V435000?

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

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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