2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recalls (7)

Campaign:: 08E016000 on 02/07/2008
Component:: Trailer hitches
Affected:: 3,387
Defect:: This recall has been superceded by recall 08e-055. hyundai is recalling 3,387 trailer hitch wiring harnesses either included with a trailer hitch or sold as a service part manufactured by thule towing systems and distributed by hyundai for installation on my 2007-2008 santa fe and veracruz vehicles. the accessory trailer hitch wiring harness converter module is mounted to the top surface of the rear bumper reinforcement. high current leakage or a short circuit of capacitor c1 could cause heat related damage to the wiring harness converter module.
Consequence:: Excessive heat may cause damage to the rear bumper area and may potentially result in a fire.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners and will replace the trailer hitch wiring harness free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:: Hyundai recall number 082.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 08V272000 on 06/18/2008
Component:: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:: 04/18/2006 - 05/28/2008
Affected:: 88,943
Defect:: Hyundai is recalling 88,943 my 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles equipped with p235/60r18 tires. these vehicles fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles." the black certification label affixed to the driver's side center pillar, incorrectly lists the gross axle weight ratings (gawr).
Consequence:: Overloading your vehicle may adversely affect handling and braking and may cause tire damage, resulting in tire failure and a crash without warning.
Correction:: Hyundai will mail corrected certification labels along with the instructions to the affected owners. the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:: Hyundai recall no. 084.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 08E055000 on 09/09/2008
Component:: Trailer hitches
Affected:: 3,387
Defect:: Hyundai is recalling 3,387 trailer hitch wiring harnesses either included with a trailer hitch or sold as a service part manufactured by thule towing systems and distributed by hyundai for installation on my 2007-2008 santa fe and veracruz vehicles. the accessory trailer hitch wiring harness converter module is mounted to the top surface of the rear bumper reinforcement. some circuit board components may not have been thoroughly sealed to prevent moisture contact. the moisture may result in circuit board corrosion possibly causing a short circuit.
Consequence:: A short circuit can cause overheating and damage to the converter module, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:: This recall supersedes a previous recall conducted by hyundai affecting the same trailer hitch wiring components concerning high current leakage or a short circuit of capacitor c1. (please see 08e016). owners who have already had their trailer hitch repaired under the initial campaign will receive a second notice from hyundai to have the newly designed harness installed. hyundai will notify all owners and will repair the affected harnesses free of charge. the recall began on october 13, 2008. owners may contact hyundai customer assistant center at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:: Hyundai's recall no. 082.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 11V472000 on 09/12/2011
Component:: Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:: 04/18/2006 - 03/19/2008
Affected:: 205,233
Defect:: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. the clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Consequence:: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Correction:: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. the safety recall began in november 2011. owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:: Hyundai's safety recall campaign number is 103,owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 12V354000 on 07/25/2012
Component:: Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:: 04/18/2006 - 07/06/2008
Affected:: 199,118
Defect:: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006, through july 7, 2008. the occupant classification system (ocs) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Consequence:: Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. the safety recall began on september 7, 2012. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:: Hyundai's recall campaign number is 105.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 13V113000 on 03/31/2013
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Manufactured:: 03/31/2007 - 07/30/2011
Affected:: 1,712,336
Defect:: Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 accent, model year 2007-2011 azera, sonata and sante fe,2006-2011 tucson, 2009-2011 elantra touring, 2007-2010 elantra, 2008-2011 veracruz, 2009-2011 genesis, 2010-2011 genesis coupe, 2007-2008 entourage, and 2006-2008 tiburon vehicles. originally, in april 2013, hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 accent and tucson, model year 2007-2010 elantra, model year 2007-2011 santa fe, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. in september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. in the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the park position and cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence:: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. this may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 13V113000 on 03/31/2013
Component:: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:: 03/31/2007 - 07/30/2011
Affected:: 1,712,336
Defect:: Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 accent, model year 2007-2011 azera, sonata and sante fe,2006-2011 tucson, 2009-2011 elantra touring, 2007-2010 elantra, 2008-2011 veracruz, 2009-2011 genesis, 2010-2011 genesis coupe, 2007-2008 entourage, and 2006-2008 tiburon vehicles. originally, in april 2013, hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 accent and tucson, model year 2007-2010 elantra, model year 2007-2011 santa fe, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. in september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. in the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the park position and cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence:: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. this may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE TSBs (24)

Bulletin:: 08-01-004
Component:: 210000 trailer hitches
Summary:: Trailer hitch wiring harness replacement procedure (campaign 082). *nj
Bulletin:: 08-GI-001
Component:: 355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:: All vehicles retailed beginning on jue 2, 2008 that meet the additional weight criteria above. label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110. *pe
Bulletin:: 88-SS-007
Component:: 021540 suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Summary:: Hyundai: change of lower arm ball joint assembly. the cover type has changed from a separate component to an integrated type. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-09-FL-003
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 or dtc p0638. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-09-FL-003-1
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: mil on dtc p2135 or p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation- tps replacement & ecm update. some vehicles may experience either slight engine rpm fluctuation at cold warm up or malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (elec
Bulletin:: SB-09-01-017
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles are equipped with an in car navigation system as part of the audio system. if a navigation system experiences lock up during operation, this bulletin describes the repair procedure necessary to reprogram the navigat
Bulletin:: TSB-09-AT-013
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). an improperly adjusted or improperly op
Bulletin:: TSB-09-SS-006
Component:: 107000 power train:axle hubs
Summary:: Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain santa fe vehicles. the procedure includes installation instructions for dust covers included in the replacement hub bearing kit.
Bulletin:: TSB09-FL-003-2
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc p0638 (power management). *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-09-AT-018
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated
Bulletin:: TSB-10-01-006
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles are equipped with an in car navigation system as part of the audio system. if a navigation system experiences lock up during operation, this bulletin describes the repair procedure necessary to reprogram the navigat
Bulletin:: TSB-10-GI-001
Component:: 355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:: Hyundai: label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110. effective 6/2/08, fmvss 110 (fmvss 110) sets a threshold for correcting load capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased
Bulletin:: TSB-10-SS-004
Component:: 204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:: Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. describes the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain vehicles. the procedure includes installation instructions for dust covers included in the replacement hub bearing kit. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-10-FL-010
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: dtc p2135/p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation; tps replacement and ecm update. some 2.7l, 3.3l or 3.8l engines in models identified in the applicability list may experience one or more of the conditions listed. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-10-EM-006
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners. *rm
Bulletin:: TSB-15-01-031
Component:: 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:: Hyundai: information procedure regarding replacement of alternator due to oil contamination, lh (front) cylinder head cover gasket, resulting in no alternator output, no start, no crank or loss of power. model 2007-09 santa fe.
Bulletin:: SCI-936
Component:: 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:: Hyundai: on certain vehicles, front valve cover gasket and alternator needs inspection and if necessary, will be replaced due to engine oil leakage from front cylinder bank valve cover gasket near where cylinder head and timing cover mate
Bulletin:: 085A
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 12-ST-002
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 5NP-B6E2P-10
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: "the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm
Bulletin:: 5NP-J9Y3S-04
Component:: 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:: In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. as a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the botto
Bulletin:: 5NP-V3F8T-09
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: If you are servicing a vehicle with the dtc or symptoms listed below, refer to the service procedure to diagnose the condition. ? diagnostic trouble codes: ? p0705 - range switch sensor circuit ? p0706 - range switch range/performance
Bulletin:: 5NPU4E5D02
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: In some areas, a vehicle?s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. as a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the botto
Bulletin:: 5NP-P5L7D-05
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the gds as shown in the service procedure to measure shift engagement time.

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