Hyundai recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V577000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 6, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 197
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 25, 2017 to Sep 6, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 22, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 27, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 3, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 28, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 27, 2020
- Hyundai recall: Engine Dec 28, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.