NHTSA Recall # | 114682 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V057000 |
MFG Compaign # | 139 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UN |
Date of notification | 17/03/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/07/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/10/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/02/16 |
Report created | 02/02/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 11176 |
Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured july 22, 2010, to october 31, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak. |
Consequence summary | If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 25, 2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 139. |
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). |