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2008 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1099386
Internal NHTSA #	10622641
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2008
File date	25/07/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I recently reviewed hyundai recall campaign 121 (nhtsa campaign #14v415000), which describes that 2007-2012 veracruz models may have an oil leak at the front valve cover gasket. The recall states that "if a sufficient amount of oil drips onto the alternator, the alternator can be damaged resulting in the charging system becoming inoperative." it goes on to state a risk of vehicle running on battery power, until battery voltage drops, and then potential for engine shut off, which increases the risk of a crash. In july, i took my 2008 sonata to the local hyundai dealership for service. The service department noted on my invoice that "left and front valve cover gaskets are leaking", and that "the front is leaking on the alternator." this appears to be the same mechanical issue noted in recall campaign 121, it is just happening on a different hyundai model. In my opinion, the risk of damage to the alternator on my sonata (via the confirmed oil leak onto it) is the same as what is described in hyundai recall campaign 121. I believe the valve cover gasket leak issue with my sonata should be addressed by hyundai in the same manner as how recall campaign 121 is addressing the valve cover gasket leak on the veracruz models.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	105136
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PLAINFIELD, IN
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	0
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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