Hyundai Santa Fe: Bonnet May Open Unexpectedly
Hyundai Santa Fe Recall Summary Hyundai is recalling 12,380 Santa Fe vehicles in the United Kingdom because water can get into the bonnet release cable, causing it to corrode and potentially fail, which could result in the bonnet opening unexpectedly while driving. The fix involves replacing the bonnet catch cable with an improved version that has better seals to prevent water damage.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Units affected: 12,380
- Reason
- Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet. Remedy: On affected vehicles the upper bonnet catch cable will be replaced with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-10-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/361cfbc2-e50f-48ad-86b4-63efcfa0c203