| Issue ID | 1155034 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10663854 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VERACRUZ |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 04/10/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 veracruz alternator valve cover gasket defect. *mw the consumer stated on october 4, 2013, the vehicle staled in rush hour traffic. A tow truck was able to start the vehicle when the booster battery was disconnected. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The consumer was informed the valve cover gasket leaked oil onto the alternator and destroyed it. The alternator and the valve rocker cover was replaced at a cost of $758. 46.*jb |
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| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | WOODSTOCK, GA |
| VIN pattern | KM8NU73C47UXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RICK CASE HYUNDAI |
| Dealer's telephone number | 770-225-5600 |
| Dealer's city | ROSWELL |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30076 |