Hyundai Santa Fe: Suspension — coil springs

Affects Hyundai Santa Fe · 2001–2006 — about 272K vehicles.

The hazard

If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational