Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251752-hyundai-sonata-2012-recall-engine · Recall date October 9, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V568000
“HYUNDAI SONATA (2012) recall — Engine.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 9, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251752-hyundai-sonata-2012-recall-engine. Based on NHTSA recall 15V568000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V568000).
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 of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V568000 — Hyundai Motor America HYUNDAI SONATA (2012) recall — Engine Hello, I own a HYUNDAI SONATA (2012) recall — Engine that is covered by recall 15V568000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: 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 of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132. 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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