Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V280000 | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO | from 10/25/2006 to 04/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 3011 | 09/02/2009 | MFR | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 07/21/2009 | 07/17/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift 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 could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on september 2, 2009. owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai of puerto rico recall no.91b026.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| TSB-09-01-018 | 06/01/2009 | 10031008 | Hyundai: stop lamp switch replacement (campaign 092). this bulletin describes the procedure to remove, replace, and adjust the stop lamp switch. *pe | 12/30/2009 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| TSB-09-01-018 | 06/01/2009 | 10031008 | Hyundai: stop lamp switch replacement (campaign 092). this bulletin describes the procedure to remove, replace, and adjust the stop lamp switch. *pe | 12/30/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/18/2012 | 60900 | ||
| A friend driving behind me noticed my break lights not working when approaching a red light. when we parked we tested them and none of the rear break lights work. i do not know how long my break lights have not been working but it is a major safety issue considering i drive in rush hour traffic in a city daily. there is currently a recall (campaign 09v122000) that i would have expected to include the 2007 hyundai elantra that i drive, but it appears that my particular vin is not included (yet). i am also bothered that i had to do all this research. when the car dealership and the hyundai customer service entered my vin, this recall doesn't even show up as a possible inclusion. i understand my vehicle was not part of the recall but considering other vehicles of my make, model, and year are susceptible to this particular recall, i would have hoped that it would red flag other vehicles that could be susceptible. or at the very least, when a recall does occur, other owners of similar vehicles should be informed in an effort for those owners to watch out for the safety issues that may arise. | |||
| 10/05/2012 | 1 | ||
| The brake light fuse was burning out repeatedly. the problem was determined to be coming from the 1157 bulb socket. the socket is part of a 3 bulb pigtail that connects to wiring harness. i was told by two dealers and hyundai america that a $700 wiring harness needed to be purchased. apparently hyundai does not market the pigtail separately. i find this very irresponsible. you can not safely or legally drive without brake or blinker lights. the 1157, 1156 and 194 bulbs have been in use for half a century. the pigtail or a replacement socket should be available within 24 hours and at a reasonable rate. *tr | |||
| 10/05/2012 | |||
| The brake light fuse was burning out repeatedly. the problem was determined to be coming from the 1157 bulb socket. the socket is part of a 3 bulb pigtail that connects to wiring harness. i was told by two dealers and hyundai america that a $700 wiring harness needed to be purchased. apparently hyundai does not market the pigtail separately. i find this very irresponsible. you can not safely or legally drive without brake or blinker lights. the 1157, 1156 and 194 bulbs have been in use for half a century. the pigtail or a replacement socket should be available within 24 hours and at a reasonable rate. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that the exterior brake lights failed. the manufacturer advised the contact that the vin was not associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light). the dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 53,300. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed the brake light on the exterior would not illuminate. the manufacturer told the contact that the vin was not associated in the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) recall. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 53,300. nw | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that the shift lock became jammed and the vehicle would not shift out of park gear. in order to shift the vehicle out of park, the contact had to release the shift lock button with a screw driver. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the contact also stated that the brake lights were not functioning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light). the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that the shift lock became jammed and the vehicle would not shift out of park. in order to shift the vehicle out of park, the contact had to release the shift lock button with a screw driver. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the contact also stated that the brake lights were not functioning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light). the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 70530 | ||
| Hyundai didn't fully assess recall id # 09v122000 on the brake stop light. mine has malfunctioned twice in 1.5 years, yet they are now telling me that i am not a part of the recall. this is a very serious issue that can also involve the cruise control not stopping, shifting problems, and a possible rear-end accident. this needs to be looked in to - more people than originally estimated can be at serious risk - not to mention more people are paying to having this fixed by their dealer (i.e. me) than there should be! | |||