Hyundai Motor Company Australia is recalling 2540 examples of the Tucson SUV due to a manufacturing issue that may cause an electrical connection to the heater core to overheat.

    This may result in a fire.

    This recall affects previous, TL-generation Tucson models that were produced between 2017 and 2018, and are equipped with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine.

    “Due to a manufacturing issue, the connector to the heater core may overheat due to a faulty electrical connection,” said the company in its recall notice.

    “This may cause excess heat in the connection. If this occurs it may result in a vehicle fire”

    If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll be contacted by Hyundai Motor Company Australia and asked to contact an authorised Hyundai dealership to book in a free inspection and fix.

    If you have any further questions you can call the Hyundai Customer Centre on 1800 186 306.

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    Jack Quick

    Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.

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