NHTSA recall 16V057000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Hyundai Tucson
Reported Jan 28, 201611,176 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 139Built Jul 22, 2010 – Oct 31, 2010
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.