NHTSA 17V578000 United States
Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Official safety recall 17V578000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign17V578000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:engine
Report date2017-09-20
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2017 | United States |
The problem
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 engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
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 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.