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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V122000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/16/2006 to 01/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 532633 | 06/29/2009 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/15/2009 | 04/15/2009 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai recall no. 092.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Driving auto at a slow rate of speed to stop at designated stop sign. brakes failed temporary until brake pedal was pumped rapidily. auto taken to independent repairman. found a recall on this auto-recall 09v122000 --hyundai recall no 092. part affected is the stop lamp switch. local hyndai dealer was called by repair shop and told that auto was not covered as it was made in korea? from the summary on the recall, we have also some of the malfunctioning problems: stop light stay on, shift interlock so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of park. in september we had a problem which was diagnossed as a defective master cylinder, which was replaced. now a determination has been made that the master cylinder may be defective again. i called hyndai customer service and was informed that this auto, by vin number, was not on recall. thank y ou for your consideration. *tr | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 67000 | ||
| Driving auto at a slow rate of speed to stop at designated stop sign. brakes failed temporary until brake pedal was pumped rapidily. auto taken to independent repairman. found a recall on this auto-recall 09v122000 --hyundai recall no 092. part affected is the stop lamp switch. local hyndai dealer was called by repair shop and told that auto was not covered as it was made in korea? from the summary on the recall, we have also some of the malfunctioning problems: stop light stay on, shift interlock so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of park. in september we had a problem which was diagnossed as a defective master cylinder, which was replaced. now a determination has been made that the master cylinder may be defective again. i called hyndai customer service and was informed that this auto, by vin number, was not on recall. thank y ou for your consideration | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 67222 | 1 | |
| Vehicle brake light switch failed. esc light remains on. brake lights stay on. hyundai refuse to fix free of charge, even though part of recall#09v122000. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 67222 | ||
| Vehicle brake light switch failed. esc light remains on. brake lights stay on. hyundai refuse to fix free of charge, even though part of recall#09v122000 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 35000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai entourage. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a routine repair. the contact then noticed that the external brake lights would illuminate consistently, causing the cruise control to deactivate. the dealer told the contact that they repaired the vehicle under the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) recall without the contact's consent. the contact called the manufacturer, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 68,160. | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 35000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai entourage. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a routine repair. the contact then noticed that the external brake lights would illuminate consistently, causing the cruise control to deactivate. the dealer told the contact that they repaired the vehicle under the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) recall without the contact's consent. the contact called the manufacturer, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 68,160. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 35000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai entourage. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a repair. the contact then noticed that the external brake lights would illuminate consistently, causing the cruise control to deactivate. the dealer told the contact that they repaired the vehicle under the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) recall without the contacts consent. the contact called the manufacturer, but they denied any assistance with repair to the recalled failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 68,160. nw | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 40114 | 1 | |
| I bought a used 2007 hyundai entourage in july 2009. when we test drove it, there was no highway to take it on and it seemed ok on local road. there was a slight shimmy but we were told it was just from it sitting on lot. after purchase, when we took it on the parkway, we noticed a strong vibration in steering wheel at highway speeds. had front and back brakes and rotors replaced, and tires balanced as well - all non warranty repairs. the problem still exists and is occurring while going down steep hills as well. i am very nervous driving this car and will not take it on the highway not knowing what is wrong with it. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 67222 | 1 | |
| Vehicle brake light switch failed. esc light remains on. brake lights stay on. hyundai refuse to fix free of charge, even though part of recall#09v122000. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 25000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai entourage limited. the manufacturer told him to take the vehicle to a honda dealer for a repair made in reference to recall # 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light). the hyundai dealer was not able to repair the recall within a reasonable time, and they want to charge him for the repair. the current and the failure mileages were 25,000. | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 800 | 2 | 10/20/2006 |
| Two failures of the brake light switch since purchase of 2007 hyundai entourage on oct 20, 2006. first time, brake lights did not work, next time brake lights would not turn off and completely drained battery. third switch now installed. *jb | |||