Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V147000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V147000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2016 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015 to january 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part Includes 2,263 affected units, Trailer Turn Signals may not Work, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015 to january 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 hyundai tucson vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015 to january 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. in the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. the recall began on may 2, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. hyundai's number for this recall is 142.