NHTSA recall 17V-578 (17V578000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported September 20, 2017 - about 420 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V578000
- Also written as
- 17V-578
- Manufacturer number
- 168
- Reported
- September 20, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~420
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-578 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.