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NHTSA recall 15V568000

Engine · Hyundai Motor America

September 10, 2015report date
470,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic…

Why it matters: Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai motor america will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2012 Hyundai Sonata.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V568000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.