Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The secondary hood latch in your Santa Fe or Santa Fe Sport is a critical part that helps keep your hood closed when driving. Over time, the cable that operates it can corrode and jam, causing the latch to stay open.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood is not properly closed or the primary latch is accidentally released, the hood could suddenly swing open while you're driving — which could distract you and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty latch cable with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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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