Issue ID | 1722828 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11394874 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 03/11/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The door lock actuators in my 2016 hyundai tucson failed repeatedly. The first was on november 3, 2020, one week outside of the warranty. The second door lock actuator failed today (feb 5, 2021). This is a significant safety issue as the doors cannot be opened from either the inside or out because they fail in the "locked" position. If there were a fire or other accident, the occupants would be trapped inside, resulting in a fatality. The latch mechanism won't unlock from either the physical mechanical toggle or remote signal. This occurs then the vehicle is stationary. This is a huge safety concern discussed on numerous online hyundai forums. We are all wondering why 1) hyundai has not issued a safety recall 2) why the nhtsa has not stepped in and required hyundai to issue a safety recall. Not being able to exit or enter a car during an emergency is a huge risk to all, especially children, the elderly, and handicapped persons. I can't think of a greater safety issue than being trapped in your vehicle. Please intervene! Thank you. Erik spedale https://www. Carproblemzoo. Com/hyundai/tucson/2016/body-problems. Php https://www. Cargurus. Com/cars/discussion-t57988_ds1084478 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36264 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | KM8J33A23GUXXXXXX |
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 | 08/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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