| Issue ID | 1205847 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10745606 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | AZERA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 28/10/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2008 and 2009 hyundai azera. On 10/28/14 i had to replace the leaking valve cover gaskets at 50,288 miles on the 2009 azera and on 12/6/14 i had to make the same repairs on the 2008 azera at 54,035 miles (vin# [xxx]). The azera has the exact same engine as the hyundai veracruz. Models 2007-2012 of the veracruz were recalled on 7/10/14 for the exact same problem (recall 121). When i contacted hyundai they refused any assistance and said they would only make free repairs on the veracruz even though the engine in the azera is exactly the same. The azera should have been included in the recall with the veracruz and hyundai should make the repairs to the azera free of charge. Thank you for any assistance you can provide. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50288 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GAINESVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | KMHFC46F79AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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