NHTSA Recall 16V842000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V842000; Date: Nov. 21, 2016
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2016 Hyundai Tucson; 2017 Hyundai Tucson
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 6,172
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 tucson vehicles manufactured may 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 santa fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Recall 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 to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 13, 2017
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