2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
| See also |
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Recall for ENGINE
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