While most automobile customers go their entire lives without having any recall issues, safety recalls are known to happen. Even highly reputed manufacturers like Hyundai have yearly vehicle recalls. Continue reading to learn more about vehicle safety recalls and their importance.
What Is a Recall & Why Is It Important?
When a design flaw, faulty part, or other issue is deemed to cause a safety hazard by either the manufacturer or the NHTSA, a safety recall will be issued. A safety recall is a call for all of a specific type of vehicle to be brought into a dealership for important repairs and corrections. While recalls are usually a quick fix, sometimes the issues can be quite severe and could possibly affect the safety of you or those around you. It is important to stay up to date on current recalls so you can ensure your Hyundai vehicle is safe to operate.
Current Hyundai Recalls in Jefferson City, MO
For the 2023 Hyundai lineup, there are a few active recalls. As of now, these recalls only affect you if you own one of the following SUV models. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid and the 2023 Santa Cruz all have active recalls due to faulty tow hitch harnesses that pose a fire risk. If you own one of these vehicles, be sure to contact Hyundai of Jefferson City today!
How do I Know If My Hyundai Has a Recall?
If you're scouring the news on a daily basis because you're nervous about missing a vehicle recall announcement, you can take a deep breath. Thankfully, finding out if your Hyundai has an active recall is easier than ever. Hyundai USA has a convenient vehicle recall search tool. You only need your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number to check if your Hyundai vehicle is due for any recall repairs.
What Do I Do If My Hyundai has a Recall?
If your Hyundai vehicle is part of a current recall, don't panic. All a recall means is that your Hyundai vehicle needs a quick tune-up. Fixing your Hyundai vehicle under recall is free of charge since the issue is not your fault. All you have to do is get in touch with a certified Hyundai dealer and they will install or repair the necessary components to get your Hyundai back on the road safely.
If you're in the Apache Flats, MO, area, you're in luck. Hyundai of Jefferson City is just a short drive away. As a certified Hyundai dealer our service center is able to handle any and all Hyundai recall repairs. Positively, you can trust our mechanics to quickly solve your problem and get your car back on the road. Indeed, you can trust Hyundai of Jefferson City's mechanics with all your maintenance needs, even without any current recall issues.
