Action
Notice of denial of a petition for a defect investigation.
Summary
This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a defect petition, DP24-001, submitted by Ms. Jasmine Jewell (the Petitioner) to NHTSA (the Agency) by a letter dated February 2, 2024. The petition requests that the Agency initiate a safety defect investigation into the loss of motive power incidents attributed to 3.3L Lambda-II engines equipped in vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai), which the Agency interpreted as addressing 3.3L Lambda-II engines on certain Model Year (MY) 2017 Santa Fe Models. After conducting a technical review of the petition and other information, the Agency concluded that the issues raised by the petition do not warrant a new defect investigation. Accordingly, the Agency denied the petition.