CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured July 22, 2010, to October 31, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
- Risk
- If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 139.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2011 Tucson vehicles built between July 22, 2010 and October 31, 2010 may have a transmission fluid cooler hose that was improperly manufactured. The hose can leak transmission fluid.
If enough fluid leaks out, the transmission may not work properly and the vehicle may stop moving, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait for the repair if they notice signs of a leak or transmission trouble.
Hyundai will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2016. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151, and you can check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Tucson | 2011 |
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