2016 Hyundai Tucson — Exterior lighting: tail lights
Published March 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V147000, published March 10, 2016. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2016 Hyundai Tucson — Exterior lighting: tail lights.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- TUCSON
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Hyundai Tucson — Exterior lighting: tail lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V147000 on March 10, 2016. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: TUCSON.