NHTSA recall 21V-938: Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America · Reported December 2, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

21V-938
December 2, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.
Safety risk
Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V938000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateDecember 2, 2021
ComponentElectrical System:Software
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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