2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 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 ELANTRA |
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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 ELANTRA Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for STRUCTURE
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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