Hyundai Veracruz Alternator Recall
Description Hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the United States to address a condition of engine oil leaking onto the alternator in vehicles involved in Recall 121, a safety recall addressing a similar condition, issued in November 2014. Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai Recall 121 14V415000. 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. Hyundai recall 197: Charging system failure caused by oil leak information & notices for the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. Hyundai Veracruz owners have reported 81 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category).
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Veracruz based on all problems reported for the Veracruz. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin by the end of September 2014. 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.
Problems and complaints by year for HYUNDAI VERACRUZ vehicles. The largest recall of the model came in 2008 when cars were invited to dealerships for troubleshooting with 7 issues. The 1st generation Veracruz (2007-2012) has been recalled a second time to fix oil sneaking past defects in a valve cover gasket and damaging the alternator.
The oil-soaked alternator will lose voltage, leading to problems such as the battery system not properly charging or the vehicle entering "limp home" mode while driving. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 2007. 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Problem: 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.