2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

The vehicle is a 2017 Hyundai Tucson with a Certificate of Salvage title designation. The auction lists the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the stated front-end damage claim; however, the Certificate of Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The visible damage is concentrated at the left front corner. The left front fender is severely crushed and heavily deformed around the wheel arch and front corner. The left portion of the front bumper and lower fascia is torn, displaced, and broken, with openings exposing components behind the fascia. The surrounding grille and front fascia also have separated and damaged sections. The left headlamp area is displaced with internal components exposed, although the condition of the outer lens is unclear. The left edge of the hood is kinked and uneven, with an irregular gap beside the fender and headlamp. Portions of the wheel-arch liner or trim are missing, leaving the tire and inner components exposed. The VIN decodes as a Hyundai Tucson sport utility vehicle manufactured in South Korea, equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. The provided data does not establish the vehicle’s running condition, structural integrity, airbag status, alignment, suspension condition, or the extent of damage behind the visible panels. A thorough inspection of the front structure, cooling system, steering and suspension, wheel and tire, lighting, wiring, restraint systems, and mechanical components is recommended before purchase. NHTSA records list three recalls associated with this 2017 Tucson. Recall 16V842000 concerns an accessory trailer-hitch wiring harness that may cause the trailer brake lights to remain illuminated. Recall 21V727000 concerns premature connecting-rod-bearing wear, which may cause engine damage, stalling, or fire; the remedy includes engine inspection, possible engine replacement, and installation of a Knock Sensor Detection System software update. Recall 20V543000 concerns possible internal corrosion of the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which could cause an electrical short and an engine-compartment fire; the remedy includes replacement of the HECU fuse. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Hyundai or an authorized dealer.