NHTSA recall 20V-705 (20V705000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported November 13, 2020 - about 60,097 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V705000
- Also written as
- 20V-705
- Manufacturer number
- 197
- Reported
- November 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~60,097
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-705 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.