Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #21V749000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V749000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2015-2017 sonata, 2016-2017 sonata hybrid, and sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 469,377 affected units, Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2017 sonata, 2016-2017 sonata hybrid, and sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the sjb software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 19, 2021. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V749000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2021-09-24T00:00:00
Subject: Turn signal may activate in wrong direction
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 469,377

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 210
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will update the sjb software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 19, 2021. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.17

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NHTSA ID: 21V749000
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