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Hyundai recall: Trailer hitches

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 could happen

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V842000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 21, 2016
Owners notified
Jan 13, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
6,172
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 19, 2015 to Sep 23, 2016
Part
Trailer hitches; Electrical system › Wiring
Maker's own recall number
153
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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.

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