If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226013-hyundai-santa-fe-2017-recall-electrical-system · Recall date November 21, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V842000
“HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2017) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 21, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226013-hyundai-santa-fe-2017-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 16V842000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V842000 — Hyundai Motor America HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2017) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2017) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 16V842000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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