NHTSA recall 16V-628 (16V628000)
power train recall reported August 30, 2016 - about 41,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V628000
- Also written as
- 16V-628
- Manufacturer number
- 149
- Reported
- August 30, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~41,000
- Component
- power train
What is being 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.
Why it is dangerous
Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-628 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.