NHTSA Recall 17V358000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHJun 5, 2017· Hyundai Motor America

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Consequence

If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2013HyundaiSanta Fe
2014HyundaiSanta Fe
2015HyundaiSanta Fe
2016HyundaiSanta Fe
2017HyundaiSanta Fe
2013HyundaiSanta Fe Sport
2014HyundaiSanta Fe Sport
2015HyundaiSanta Fe Sport
2016HyundaiSanta Fe Sport
2017HyundaiSanta Fe Sport

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