Issue ID | 1378735 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10986278 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 20/10/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Faulty dual clutch transmission causes the vehicle to hesitate without warning when the gas pedal is pushed. This happens at random times and with different degrees of severity. This has happened on many occasions and creates a major safety hazard as the acceleration may not be there when needed. Hyundai has known their dct is faulty and they have not been able to fix this problem after several attempts, including 2 recalls for this issue. Lives are at risk for not only the driver but other drivers as well. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WOODBURY, MN |
VIN pattern | KM8J3CA2XGUXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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