NHTSA Recall # | 66186 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V259000 |
MFG Compaign # | 101 |
Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Date of notification | 20/05/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/02/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/04/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/04/11 |
Report created | 29/04/11 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 7829 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | This could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov . |