Why are Hyundai engines failing?

Why are Hyundai engines failing?

Documents showed that high exhaust gas temperatures can damage the catalytic converters, which control pollution. That can cause abnormal combustion and damage pistons and connecting rods. A failed connecting rod can pierce the engine block and cause oil leaks that can cause fires.

Do recalls expire?

While car recalls don't have an expiration date, they are only enforced for "reasonable periods," the agency says. Basically, a recall is over if a vehicle's manufacturer goes out of business, or if the parts needed to make the necessary repair are no longer being made.

Are Recalls free on used cars?

Whether you bought your car new or used, its manufacturer is on the hook for providing repairs related to any outstanding recalls free of charge. The manufacturer's franchised dealerships must provide these recall repairs, and it doesn't matter whether you, or the car's original owner, initially purchased it elsewhere.

Will a car pass inspection with a recall?

Ditlow said there is more that can be done to get the recalled cars in for repairs, including not letting a car pass state inspection or even be registered for a new year if there is an open recall. At the minimum, he says no car should be able to be sold without a recall being addressed.

How do you get reimbursed for a recall?

You don't have to worry about recalls with new cars; dealerships can't sell a new vehicle if it has been recalled while on their lots. However, it's perfectly legal to sell pre-owned cars that have open recalls.

Can any mechanic do recall work?

Any shop CAN do the repair, however if you want it to be handled under the recall campaign and be paid for by the manufacturer it can only be performed at the dealer. If you have a recall repair performed at any other shop you will be responsible for 100% of the repair costs.

Are recalls on cars bad?

Recalls are issued because a part of the car is dysfunctional to the point of being dangerous. If you buy a car with a unfixed recall, you could be putting yourself and other drivers at risk of serious injury. Not all recalls are deadly though, so do some research and see what you're up against.

How long do recalls take to fix?

Tire recall repairs must be completed within 60 days of receiving a recall notice. -Paul A. Eisenstein contributed to this story.

What is the recall petition?

A recall election (also called a recall referendum, recall petition or representative recall) is a procedure by which, in certain polities, voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before that official's term has ended.

What is a non compliance recall?

Remedy without charge means the repair, replacement, or repurchase of the vehicle or item of equipment that will correct the safety defect or noncompliance. … The Safety Act does not provide for reimbursement for damages that the defect or noncompliance may have caused.

What happens if a recall repair fails?

When the recall does not fix the problem specified in the defective issue within the recall paperwork or the issue increases and harms the driver, a passenger or causes additional property damage, the owner of the vehicle may need to contact the manufacturer to make amends immediately.

How do I get a recall clearance letter?

Ford -Recall letter can be obtained from www.ford.com; head office by calling 1-800-565-3673 or RIV will accept an OASIS or Ford Confidential printout from a dealership on letterhead or with dealer stamp. General Motors -Recall letter can be obtained from GM Vintage Vehicle Services by calling 1-888-467-6853.

How do I get a car company to recall?

You can call 1-888-327-4236 or 1-800-424-9393 toll free from anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to register complaints or receive recall information about a vehicle.