NHTSA recall 16V-147 (16V147000)
exterior lighting recall reported March 10, 2016 - about 2,263 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V147000
- Also written as
- 16V-147
- Manufacturer number
- 142
- Reported
- March 10, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,263
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-147 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.