Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
ACCENT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
20V393000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical
Effect Of Defect
An Overheated Accessory Outlet Increases The Risk Of Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
272126
Date Owners Notified
20200928
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20200702
Make Campaign Number
193