Recall 17V358000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Defect in 2013-2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

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RECALL This recall affects up to 437,400 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 17V358000
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles Affected 437,400
Component LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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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