Almost 67,000 Hyundai vehicles recalled in the US due to equipment malfunctions
Hyundai Motor America is recalling nearly 67,000 vehicles due to multiple malfunctions.
The two separate recall notices, issued on Thursday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, impact multiple Hyundai vehicle models due to potential software errors and equipment failures.
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Here is what to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from on July 18.
Hyundai Santa Fe recalled for software errors
Hyundai is recalling 12,349 of its 2024 Santa Fe models.
According to the NHTSA report, “A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park.”
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software according to the notice, and owners are expected to be mailed by September 9 and the recall number is 263.
Multiple models recalled for fuel pump failures
A second recall notice from the NHTSA issued on July 18 affects 54,647 Hyundai vehicle models.
Recalled vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Genesis G70
- 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra N
- 2022-2023 Hyundai Kona N
- 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster N
According to the recall notice, “the fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.”
Dealers will update the engine control module software and inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly as needed free of charge.
Owners are expected to be mailed by September 9, and the recall numbers are 262 and 023G.
Contributing: Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY
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