Issue ID | 1697709 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11364588 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 14/09/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine started knocking and vehicle went into limp mode as my daughter left highway for her exit . When hyundai attempted to replace engine, discovered 4wd transfer case seized into transmission preventing removal of engine, replaced engine ,transmission, and transfer case. This is the same engine in the santa fe , and sonata which was recalled. Hyundai is still refusing to extend the recall to the tucson too. So owners are not entitled to the extension on the extended warranty. Due to them not wanting anybody to know about this defect in the motors that the tucson share with their other models. The government should of stepped up and made hyundai honor the extension to include the tucson model too. For all tucson owners are left in the cold with a vehicle worth [xxx] since they are still having more problems with this 2. 4l motor. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78410 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | KM8JUCAG4EUXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 20/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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