HYUNDAI RECALLS OVER 52,000 VEHICLES DUE TO RISK OF FIRE

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By Miriam Raftery

 

August 22, 2023 (San Diego)—A recall is underway of Hyundai 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles due to an electric oil pump assembly that overheats and can cause a vehicle fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

These are the makes and models recalled:

HYUNDAI/ELANTRA/2023

HYUNDAI/KONA/2023

HYUNDAI/PALISADE/2023-2024

HYUNDAI/SONATA/2023

HYUNDAI/TUCSON/2023

Hyundai dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2023. 

Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

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.nhtsa.gov for more information. 


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