Issue ID | 1308829 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10895845 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 17/06/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This is my second complaint concerning this vehicle. My original complaint was on 06/27/16 where i stated that the car will neutral out when taking off from a stop. As so many have said in there complaints, vehicle is unsafe to drive. On 7/8/16, i dropped my car off at chapman hyundai where it sat for 34 days being destroyed by the elements of the arizona sun, before hyundai america finally released a software update. Back in may, i had requested hyundai repurchase this vehicle because i felt it was unsafe to drive, which of course was declined. After requesting an engineer to personally look at my vehicle, i was informed (07/08/16) that hyundai is aware of the issue and is working on a software update with no eta. Finally after my car was there for 34 days, they informed me that the update has been performed and my car is operating as designed. This information comes a few days too late as anything pass the 30 days is considered lemon law in arizona. Since the day we dropped off the car, we have insisted that they repurchase this unsafe vehicle. On the 11th of august, we were informed that are request for 'repurchase' has been approved. On the 13th , i picked up my vehicle and now it sits in my garage waiting for the 'repurchase' to complete. Don't let hyundai get away with this, hold their feet to the fire and demand they repurchase your car. The issue is safety and they want us to believe it's all fixed with a software update? What about 34 days my car was being destroyed by the sun / elements? What about the damage that has been done to our cars by the clutch 'slipping' or 'neutralling' out? Anyone would like more information on how to go about this process - please call me or email me at [xxx] or [xxx] i feel for all of you and understand your pain. Please stand up and fight hyundai tooth and nail on this please. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3853 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MESA, AZ |
VIN pattern | KM8J33A26GUXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 6 |
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