Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V577000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Hyundai Motor America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-09-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V577000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Component
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
197
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-20
Owners notified
2017-11-06

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.

Safety risk

If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Hyundai Santa FE Sport2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.