Hyundai is recalling more than 42,000 new vehicles in the U.S. over a problem with the transmission wiring that could pose a roll-away risk, the automaker said late November. The campaign specifically covers 35,560 Tucson SUVs; and 6,905 Santa Cruz pickups from model year 2025. It’s unclear how many, if any, examples of the sport-utilities and trucks are affected by the problem in Canada.
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On affected vehicles, the wiring harness may have been improperly routed through the center console in a way that it may then come in contact with the mechanical release for the shift-lever lock, says the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If that happens, the vehicle may be able to shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied, increasing the chance the vehicle could roll away.
Hyundai is asking owners to ensure they apply the parking brake when parking their vehicles; and to bring in their Tucson SUVs and Santz Cruz trucks for a repair. The fix involves simply moving the harness out of the way so that it can’t mess with the shift-lever lock—sounds easy enough. You’ll be notified if your vehicle is affected via a letter from your Hyundai dealer sent out before January 19, 2025.
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