Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's secondary hood latch could be faulty, causing it to stay open even when the hood is closed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood opens unexpectedly while you're driving, it could cause a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the faulty cable for free, so you should schedule an appointment with your local dealership as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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