Dual-Clutch Transmissions Recalled in the 2016 Tucson

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Hyundai says an error in the transmission clutch application logic can cause a delayed engagement when accelerating the 2016 Tucson. The problem has led to a recall for 41,000 SUVs.

The SUVs are equipped with 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmissions that use transmission control modules to constantly monitor data to help with gear shifting. The problem enters the picture when higher ambient temperatures are combined with certain driving conditions.

To make matters worse, Hyundai developed a software update to fix this problem a while back. However, instead of issuing a recall they sent it out as a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) to dealerships. It wasn’t until a meeting with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the automaker did the right thing.

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