Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The coil springs in your front suspension are the flexible parts that help absorb bumps and keep your wheels level. In certain 2001-2006 Santa Fe models, these springs can corrode and break due to road salt, especially in areas with harsh winters.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coil spring breaks, it could scrape against your tire and potentially puncture it. This could cause a blowout while you're driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will inspect the coil springs and replace them if needed, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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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