Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Hyundai Motor America – Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
| Report Received Date | 03/31/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V226000 |
| Consequence Summary | Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162. |
| Recall Code | 162 |
| Potentially Affected | 572000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V226000) |
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