Hyundai Tucson recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 30, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Recall number

16V628000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 41,000 units

Why it was recalled

Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.