Issue ID | 1446921 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11072798 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/02/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My car was parked in my driveway. I only had it less than a month (new). I tried to remote start it & it wouldnt work. I went outside to start it & it wouldn't turn over, all lights on dash were lit up. I lifted my hood- a squirrel nest was built under hood. Wiring harness chewed up, insulation under my hood ripped off, numerous areas of hard plastic covering my headlight under hood and along inside frame of car all chewed up. All things chewed were made of soy based materials. I had my car towed to my mechanic, not hyundai due to the fact that they don't accept responsibility. I had similar problems (3x) w/my honda 2014 crv that's why i got rid of it. I was told by both honda & hyundai "its not covered, it's not a manufacturing defect, it's caused by outside circumstances/ rodents. Use your auto insurance". This is a manufacturing defect because they use soy which attracts these rodents. Soy wiring harnesses should be banned and recalls instituted to remedy the problem by either replacing the harnesses with standard synthetic non-edible polymers as appropriate to the specific application, or providing coatings that provably prevent rodents from consuming the insulation over the lifespan of the vehicle. I can't even park in my own driveway for fear of more damage that i have to pay for due to the use of soy. This problem is all over the internet caused by soy used by various car makers. Please do something about this asap. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | POINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ |
VIN pattern | KM8J3CA2XHUXXXXXX |
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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