Issue ID | 575976 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10147937 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 20/12/05 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the consumer stated the vehicle does not reach a high enough temperature reading to operate in cold weather. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership four times for this problem. The first time the vehicle was determined to have an air pocket in the heating system. The consumer continued having the same type of problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership a second time. The dealership acknowledged there was a problem with the thermostat and it was replaced. The problems with the engine temperature persisted therefore, the vehicle was taken back to the dealership a third time. The dealership replaced the temperature sensor which did not correct the problem. The vehicle was taken back a fourth time and no problems were found. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2920 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
VIN pattern | KM8JM12B35UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 31/08/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MORRIES HUNDAI |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | BROOKLYN PARK |
Dealer's state code | MN |
Dealer's ZIP code |