Issue ID | 1721229 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11390739 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 28/01/21 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Travelled about about 150 miles. Out of the bluecar began losing acceleration without warning , while going uphill on a mountain pass. As pedal was pressed to the floor. Was able to pull off highway enough to be out of lane of traffic, noticed smoke coming from the engine. Turned the vehicle off, would not restart. Vehicle gave no warning- no engine warning lights. Car had been maintained. Mechenic reports engine is inoperable. Similar to all reports of engine failure in 2011 to 2018 theta engine. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | POLSON, MT |
VIN pattern | KM8J3CA42GUXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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