Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The secondary hood latch on your Santa Fe or Santa Fe Sport is a cable that helps keep the hood closed. Over time, this cable can corrode and get stuck, making it hard for the hood to latch properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable fails, your hood might not close all the way or could even open unexpectedly while you're driving. This could cause a crash, especially if something falls out of the engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty cable with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, but you can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 to check the status of your recall.
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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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