NHTSA Recall 21V749000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V749000; Date: Sep. 24, 2021
a turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Hyundai Sonata; 2016 Hyundai Sonata; 2017 Hyundai Sonata; 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid; 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 466,109
Recall Summary:
hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 sonata, 2016-2017 sonata hybrid, and sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles. the smart junction box (sjb) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the sjb software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 19, 2021. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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