Hyundai Motor Company has informed the NHTSA of a new safety recall that surrounds certain 2016 Tucson vehicles.
According to the manufacturer, the models produced between May 20, 2015, and May 31, 2016, and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission, will refuse to move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
“In higher ambient temperatures and specific operating conditions, the transmission clutch application logic can result in a delayed engagement when accelerating from a stop. If the accelerator pedal is steadily depressed for approximately 1.5 to 2 seconds, the vehicle will begin to accelerate and normal driving is resumed. However, if the accelerator pedal is repeatedly cycled, the vehicle will not accelerate“, as the Feds write in their description of the defect.
Hyundai will start mailing owners of the affected SUVs at the end of this month, informing them to set up an appointment with an authorized dealer, whose technicians will reprogram the Transmission Control Module free of charge. The automaker will also reimburse owners for repairs, according to a plan submitted in November, 2014.
The recall will commence on October 28 and, for additional details on the topic, customers can contact the automaker at 1-855-371-9460 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
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