Issue ID | 1433048 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11055175 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 12/06/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The transmission does not engage or delays to engage in low gears. The problem is very prevalent under hot temperatures changes in inlines. Most often the issue occurs off the line and when merging into traffic. The issue is described on their own website bye dozens of hyundai tucson owners http://www. Hyundai-forums. Com/2016-tucson-ix35-models/454074-dangerous-horrible-dct-209. Html the company is well aware of the issues but claims it's driving habits and not faulty design. The service manager stated that he has had dozens of complaints but has not heard of any resolutions. This is a very dangerous design flaw that has caused more than near accident senario. The issue was addressed from the first day that i that i purchased the vehicle but has been brushed off and hyundai refuses to address the issue |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HENDERSON, NV |
VIN pattern | KM8J3CA49HUXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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