2007 Hyundai Veracruz electrical system problems

“My car broke down in the middle of the highway. I could not move my car. It was stuck in neutral, but still would not move. I had already switched out the battery, but the battery and engine light was still on. I come to find out it is my alternator. And I feel it is leaking into the alternator, making a crash hazard”

“2007 Hyundai Veracruz AWD Limited died while young female driving in dark, winter, remote location. Towed to nearby reputable repair center. Front Valve Cover gasket & rebuilt (no new available for this old of veracrus) alternator installed and owner notified of up and coming recall not yet formalized: NHTSA # 20V705000 RECALL #197. Paperwork submitted to Hyundai along with extensive proof of work completed thru receipts and pictures. Hyundai international indicated closest Hyundai service center would have to sign off on work completed. That Hyundai dealership refused to sign off that work had been completed. Stating oil still in area. Failed to notify young female that bottom oil gasket leaking as well as other problems. Owner drove back to original repair shop that performed recall #197 work where inspection showed bottom gasket failure which was replaced...nothing to do with recall but could have caused major other failures if not identified and addressed. Since that time, female stranded again remotely when rebuilt alternator failed. Repair shop warrantied part but not labor associated with, as no new alternators are or were made available for 2007 Hyundai…”

“Nov 13,2020 Manufacturer Recall Number197 NHTSA Recall Number20V705000 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Summary HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2007-2012 VERACRUZ VEHICLES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 14V-415. AN INOPERATIVE CHARGINIG SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. this recall has never been addressed and it is my feeling that HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA is just letting it go without corrective actions until all of the models are off the road and they don't have to address this at all, also the problem is well understated as the oil not only gets on the alternator but the belt system that poses an even mere berater risk. if the NHTSA will monitor each safety recall to make sure owners receive safe, free, and effective remedies from manufacturers according to the Safety Act and Federal regulations, than why are they not addressing this? Although my car had 293000 miles on it it could have made another 200000 miles if HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA would have taken steps to correct this? after sending an email (will upload) they seemed to question me on the vehicle but after learning a junked the car they…”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE STATED IN THE RECALL YEARS PRIOR. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN HYUNDAI DEALER, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE AFTER RECEIVING AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION. RECENTLY, ALLEN TURNER HYUNDAI (6501 PENSACOLA BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505, (850) 479-9667) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED ON THE RECALL NOTICE WAS AN AUTOMATED ANSWERING SERVICE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”

“THE VALVE COVER GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ON TO THE ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR IS COVERED IN OIL, POSSIBLY CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION.”

“I HAVE REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS DUE TO OIL DRIPPING DOWN ON IT. I HAVE HAD MECHANICS TRY AND FIX THE OIL LEAK BUT HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED. ALSO WHENEVER THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN OR WHENEVER YOU GO THROUGH A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER EVERYTHING WANTS TO SHUT DOWN IT IS DANGEROUS DRIVING IN THE RAIN BECAUSE SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TRY AND GET OUT OF TRAFFIC DUE TO EVERYTHING SHUTTING DOWN.”