recall information
Recall number
REC-005458
Campaign number
21D027
Original published date
make and model information
Make
HYUNDAI
Model
Tucson (TL)
Variants
2.0 DSL
Year range
2017 - 2018
Affected units
2,540
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Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the connector to the Heater Core may overheat due to a faulty electrical connection. This may cause excess heat in the connection. If this occurs it may result in a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Hyundai Motor Company Australia and asked to contact an authorised Hyundai dealership to have the component inspected and rectified, free of charge.
Supplier details
Hyundai Motor Company Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Hyundai Customer Centre
Contact phone
1800 186 306
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
