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2004 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

3 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #04V131000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The ABS control unit in your SUV is the brain that helps your brakes stop smoothly and safely. In certain conditions, it could start sending faulty signals to your brakes when you're driving slowly on wet roads.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your brakes might take longer to stop, and you could lose control of your vehicle, leading to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will reprogram the ABS control unit to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE ABS SENSOR SIGNAL NOISE MAY CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO ACTIVATE THE ABS, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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High Priority #14V435000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The coil springs in your Santa Fe's front suspension help smooth out bumps and potholes. Over time, the roads in certain areas with a lot of salt can weaken these springs, causing them to crack and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If your front coil spring breaks, it can punch a hole in your tire while you're driving. This can lead to a blowout, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will inspect and replace the coil spring if it's damaged, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and they'll take care of it for free.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
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Low Priority #03V520000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's tire pressure label is missing some important information. This label is like a chart that tells you the correct tire pressure for your vehicle, but it's not showing all the required details.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't have the correct tire pressure information, you might not be able to maintain the recommended pressure for your tires, which could lead to uneven tire wear and affect your vehicle's handling and safety.
Free Fix
You'll receive a new, corrected tire pressure label along with installation instructions from Hyundai free of charge. Contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 to get the replacement label and instructions.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other HYUNDAI Santa Fe Years

2019
2 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls

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