2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson Models Recalled for Fire Hazards
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Feb. 12, 2021
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Nearly a half-million Hyundai Tucson SUVs have been added to an ongoing recall for a dangerous defect that can result in the vehicles catching on fire.
About the Hyundai Tucson Recall
According to CNET, 427,000 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV models were recently added to an ongoing recall which began with 180,000 vehicles in September of 2020.
Initially, only 2019-2021 models were affected by this issue; however, the recall was expanded this month following new findings on older vehicles.
CNET notes that Hyundai had to file more recall notices on affected vehicles with the NHTSA for safety hazards concerning the ABS brakes and hydraulic electronic control units. An electrical short can result from the defect possibly resulting in vehicle fires.
Over 4.7 Lakh Tucson SUVs Recalled In The US Over Fire Risk
Hyundai is adding more SUVs to a September recall over an electric short. This latest recall affects Tucson SUVs manufactured from 2016 through 2018, and additional 2020 through 2021. By Charanpreet Singh (With Inputs From PTI) | Updated:
10-Jan-21 04:36 PM IST
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The automaker has asked customers to park their vehicles outside
Affected Tucson SUV owners will be contacted in late February 2021
The South Korean auto manufacturer, Hyundai, has voluntarily issued a recall for more 4.7 lakh SUVs in the US market because of a faulty ABS module. According to a report from PTI, Hyundai is adding more SUVs to a September recall over an electric short. This latest recall affects Tucson SUVs manufactured from 2016 through 2018, and addit