NHTSA Complaint #11695184 — 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. The mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); associated with the VIN after the vehicle failed the State Inspection due to the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.