| Issue ID | 1153065 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10679621 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 28/01/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had a new battery installed two days earlier and car was running fine. Driving on the freeway, my battery light came on and the esc and brake warning lights. This was about a mile from my intended exit. After the exit more lights came on and the engine started running rough. If i stepped on the brake, the tach and temperature gauges dropped to zero. As i pulled into my driveway, the engine died. I looked to see if i had broken a belt but saw it was intact. I did notice that the alternator seemed to be shiny from oil. I went online and searched for the symptoms and found that there was a recall for the veracruz with the very same symptoms caused by a leaking valve cover gasket. The recall is nhtsa campaign 14v415000. As others have stated, if it's the same engine with the same issue, it should be covered by the recall and the repairs covered. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TEMPE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E17HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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