Issue ID | 1615396 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11277525 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 18/07/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai tucson. While the vehicle was in use, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the ventilation system without warning. The vehicle was taken to doral hyundai (10285 nw 12th st, #2700, doral, fl 33172, (305) 722-6094) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the odor could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the odor seeped through the ventilation system when the recirculation button was engaged. The contact also mentioned that the engine was replaced three times within the last three months. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The manufacturer provided case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. *bf *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | KM8JT3AF2FUXXXXXX |
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 | 01/05/15 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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 | DORAL HYUNDAI |
Dealer's telephone number | 305-772-6094 |
Dealer's city | DORAL |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33172 |