| NHTSA Recall # | 140649 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V577000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 167 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Supplier | HYUNDAI |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date of notification | 06/11/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 25/08/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 06/09/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 20/09/17 |
| Report created | 21/09/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 197 |
| Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 santa fe sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving. |
| Consequence summary | If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began november 6, 2017. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167. |
| 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). |