A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227049-hyundai-veloster-2016-recall-engine · Recall date January 12, 2020 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V746000
“HYUNDAI VELOSTER (2016) recall — Engine.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 12, 2020. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227049-hyundai-veloster-2016-recall-engine. Based on NHTSA recall 20V746000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V746000).
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V746000 — Hyundai Motor America HYUNDAI VELOSTER (2016) recall — Engine Hello, I own a HYUNDAI VELOSTER (2016) recall — Engine that is covered by recall 20V746000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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