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Ignition Timing may Damage Engine
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V204
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 16,487
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.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 182.
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 towww.safercar.gov.