NHTSA recall 11V259000
Exterior lighting
Hyundai Tucson
Reported Apr 26, 20117,829 vehicles affectedHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 101Built Feb 27, 2010 – Apr 17, 2010
The 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.
The risk
This could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.