NHTSA Recall 03V030000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,643 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Hyundai Santa FE.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V030000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 049 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 2, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter v-6 engines, improperly manufactured crankshaft position sensors (cps) were installed. The cps cases were improperly manufactured and did not meet dimensional specifications. Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the printed circuit board capacitor.
Safety risk
A damaged cps capacitor could result in engine stalling.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cps. Owner notification began on march 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-829-9956.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 049.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V030000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.