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2012 Hyundai SANTA FE Engine Recall


NHTSA Recall #	150213
NHTSA Compaign #	20V746000
MFG Compaign #	198
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Supplier	HYUNDAI
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE
Model Year	2012
Component	ENGINE
Date of notification	07/08/26
Begin date of manufacuring	07/08/26
End date of manufacturing	07/08/26
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	01/12/20
Report created	02/12/20
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Estimated number of affected units	128948
Defect summary	Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 veloster, 2012 santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata hybrid, and 2016 sonata hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Consequence summary	A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new knock sensor detection system (ksds). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk on january 25, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
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).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Hyundai SANTA FE Engine Recall

2012 Hyundai SANTA FE Engine Recall

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