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NHTSA Recall 11V259000: Exterior lighting

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,829 vehicles. It affects 2010 Hyundai Tucson.

7,829
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2011
owners notified (May 20)
NHTSA campaign11V259000
Manufacturer campaign101
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedApril 26, 2011
Owner notificationMay 20, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 tucson vehicles manufactured from february 27, 2010, through april 17, 2010 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the photometry requirements of the rear reflector assemblies installed in the rear bumpers.

Safety risk

This could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear reflector assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes

Hyundai's safety recall no. 101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V259000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Tucson2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.