Issue ID | 1310972 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10897564 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 24/06/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the wires under the hood were eaten by rodents. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wires were soy based and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer initially stated that they would reimburse the contact for the repair; however, the manufacturer decided not to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 14,884. Updated 10/06/16*lj |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14884 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DUNEDIN, FL |
VIN pattern | KM8JT3AB1CUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 04/08/11 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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 | FITZGERALD AUTO |
Dealer's telephone number | 727-799-1800 |
Dealer's city | CLEARWATER |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33761 |