The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V435000·Announced 2014-07-18

Hyundai Recalls 2001-2006 Santa Fe Vehicles for Front Coil Spring Corrosion

Hyundai is recalling 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles in 20 states and D.C. because road salt corrosion may cause front coil springs to fracture and puncture tires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front coil spring fracture) that explicitly increases the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling approximately 271,773 model year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles. The recall applies to vehicles manufactured between March 31, 2000, and February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or originally sold and registered, in 20 specific "salt belt" states and the District of Columbia. These states include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The defect involves front coil spring corrosion caused by road salt. This corrosion can cause the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire. If the spring fractures, it may puncture the tire, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the coil spring free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
271,773

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SANTA FE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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