Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #19V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V204000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2013 veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1 Includes 16,487 affected units, Ignition Timing may Damage Engine, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013 veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. the engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. the resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began may 14, 2019. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 182.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V204000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2019-03-14T00:00:00
Subject: Ignition timing may damage engine
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 16,487

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 182
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. the engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. the resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Consequence Summary: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began may 14, 2019. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 182.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.89

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