Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

17V578000

ManufacturerHyundai Motor AmericaReported2017-09-20Affected420 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

Risk

The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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