NHTSA Recall # | 121925 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V628000 |
MFG Compaign # | 149 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
Date of notification | 11/10/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/05/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/05/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/08/16 |
Report created | 30/08/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 41000 |
Defect summary | Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 tucson vehicles manufactured may 20, 2015 through may 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed ecoshift dual clutch transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly. |
Consequence summary | Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on october 28, 2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149. |
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). |