NHTSA Recall # | 153084 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V393000 |
MFG Compaign # | 193 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA HYBRID |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
Date of notification | 28/09/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 02/07/20 |
Report created | 06/07/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 272126 |
Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 hyundai elantra and sonata hybrid, 2012 accent and veloster vehicles. The 12v accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the tire mobility kit air compressor to inflate a tire. |
Consequence summary | An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire mobility kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began september 28, 2020. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |