Hyundai Santa FE, Tucson (2016-2017): Trailer hitches
Recall 16V842000 · Nov 21, 2016 · Hyundai Motor America
6,172
vehicles affected
6,172
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V842000
- Date
- Nov 21, 2016
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 6,172
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches; Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V842000?
2 models: Hyundai Santa Fe (2017), Hyundai Tucson (2016-2017), about 6,172 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V842000?
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.
What can happen?
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.