2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE RECALL - #16V842000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
11/28/2015 - 9/23/2016 |
| Recalled on |
11/21/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
1/13/2017 |
| # Affected |
6,172 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recall for TIRES, PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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