Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #09V122000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V122000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 532,633 affected units, STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V122000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2009-04-15T00:00:00

Subject: Stop lamp switch assembly

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 532,633

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 092

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

Consequence Summary: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4dtn~ph9s~q24e

NHTSA ID: 09V122000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: