| Issue ID | 1203229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10743767 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/11/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front valve cover gasket keep leaking oil on to the alternator causing the alternator to go out . The second time it happen the core of the alternator burned . I have replace the alternator 3 times and valve cover gasket twice. Hyundai have a recall on the veracruz for this some issues but will not recall the santa fe for this issues . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURLESON, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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