NHTSA recall 16V-842 (16V842000)
electrical system recall reported November 21, 2016 - about 6,172 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V842000
- Also written as
- 16V-842
- Manufacturer number
- 153
- Reported
- November 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,172
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-842 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.