NHTSA recall 14V-415 (14V415000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported July 8, 2014 - about 61,122 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V415000
- Also written as
- 14V-415
- Manufacturer number
- 121
- Reported
- July 8, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~61,122
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Why it is dangerous
If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on September 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-415 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.