Hyundai oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
The short version
Hyundai Motor America reported a problem with the oil/lubrication seals/gaskets. Here is what owners need to know.
Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-705.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2012 | Hyundai Veracruz |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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