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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport front springs may break apart

NHTSA campaign 17V577000 · Reported 2017-09-20 · Hyundai Motor America

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A broken spring that cuts a tire can cause a sudden loss of control and a crash, but every affected vehicle is being repaired on the dealer lot before anyone buys it, so no owner should be driving one unfixed.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs were built with front coil springs — the big metal springs that hold up the front of the vehicle — that were not made correctly. Under certain loads while driving, a spring can crack and break apart. A broken piece can stab into the tire and flatten it, which can make the driver lose control. All of the affected vehicles were still unsold on dealer lots, and the fix is done before sale.

What you should do

1. If you bought a 2018 Santa Fe Sport, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 167 was completed.
2. Ask your Hyundai dealer to check the repair records and replace both front coil springs if it was not done.
3. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Loose bolts and broken springs: Hyundai suspension recalls explained · all 4 Hyundai recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.
Safety risk: If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.