NHTSA：Hyundai Sonatas 466,109 Recalled ：Consumer Reports
ーWrong Turn Signal May Light Upー
ー’the risk of a crash’ー
Owners of Hyundai Sonatas,
Sonata Hybrids,
Sonata Plug-in Hybridsfrom the 2015 through 2017 model years
may be notified that their sedan is among the 466,109 being recalled because the turn signals may have been reversed.
The source of the problem is the same as with Kia Sedona minivans:
the electronic component that interprets the signals that come from the turn signal stalk.
Hyundai says that in certain circumstances the component may not properly determine the intended turn signal direction.As a result, the turn signal may intermittently activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
This could increase the risk of a crash.
The Details：
Vehicles recalled: 466,109
2015-2017 Hyundai Sonatas: 432,981
2016-2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrids: 30,684
2016-2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrids: 2,444The problem: A software defect may cause the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consumer Reports