The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V057000·Announced 2016-01-28

Hyundai Recalls 2011 Tucson Vehicles for Transmission Fluid Leak Risk

Hyundai is recalling 11,176 model year 2011 Tucson vehicles because a defective transmission fluid cooler hose may leak, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle stopping) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured between July 22, 2010, and October 31, 2010. The recall involves 11,176 vehicles that may have a transmission fluid cooler hose that was improperly manufactured. This defect can result in a transmission fluid leak.

If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly, causing the vehicle to stop moving. This situation increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on March 25, 2016. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI TUCSON
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
11,176

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TUCSON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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