Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty 12V accessory socket outlet that can overheat and cause a fire, especially if you use the air compressor to inflate a tire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
You'll receive a notification and the dealership will replace the faulty outlet with a new direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit for free, so you don't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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