NHTSA recall campaign
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ManufacturerHyundai Motor AmericaReported2017-03-31Affected572,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Risk
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →