NHTSA Recall 16V147000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,263 vehicles. It affects 2016 Hyundai Tucson.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V147000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 142 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | March 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 2, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 142.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V147000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson | 2016 |
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.