2007-2012 Hyundai Veracruz recall: seals/gaskets
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on November 13, 2020. It covers about 60,097 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 60,097
- reported
- Nov 13, 2020
- owners notified
- Sep 7, 2021
- related complaints
- 323
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V705000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 323 complaints about engine problems.
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Questions about recall 20V705000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Hyundai Veracruz seals/gaskets?
Yes. Recall 20V705000, reported on November 13, 2020, covers about 60,097 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V705000?
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.
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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