NHTSA Recall # | 122477 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V358000 |
MFG Compaign # | 163 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
Date of notification | 04/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/07/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/07/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/06/17 |
Report created | 06/06/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 437400 |
Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 santa fe and santa fe sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. |
Consequence summary | If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2017. Owner's may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |