Its Shop Time Mondays: 60,000 Hyundai Veracruzs Are Being Recalled

Charging System Failure Caused By Oil Leak

An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 60,097

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.