NHTSA Complaint #11433080 — 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 08E055000 (Trailer Hitches) and 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the contact had not been able to schedule a recall repair appointment with the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently began to stall and lost power. The contact stated he shifted the vehicle to neutral and veered to the side of the road where he parked the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and he drove to his destination. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact also stated he replaced the battery himself three times within a year and the vehicle would start with a delay. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact they could only complete the recall repair of the vehicle within the next 4 months. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.