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2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT Recall - Campaign #20V393000

 
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2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT RECALL - #20V393000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

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Vehicle 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 7/6/2020
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/28/2020
# Affected 272,126
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
 
Description Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Consequences An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Corrective action Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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