NHTSA recall 06V-180 (06V180000)

exterior lighting recall reported May 22, 2006 - about 463 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V180000
Also written as: 06V-180
Manufacturer number: 075
Reported: May 22, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~463
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INNER BEZELS OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL LENSES TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED.

Why it is dangerous

AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED TURN SIGNAL LENS MAY REDUCE THE INTENSITY OF THE TURN SIGNAL ILLUMINATION, REDUCING ITS VISIBILITY TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-180 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Sonata - 2006

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