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 04/04/2005 to 10/20/2006 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. while parked, the contact noticed that the headlight lens had become discolored. the illumination of the headlights was dimmed by the discoloration of the lens making it difficult for the contact to see the roadway when driving at night. the contact cleaned the lens but the failure recurred. additionally, the contact noticed that the plastic inside the headlight was melted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. while parked, the contact noticed that the headlight lens had become discolored. the illumination of the headlights was dimmed by the discoloration of the lens making it difficult for the contact to see the roadway when driving at night. the contact cleaned the lens but the failure recurred. additionally, the contact noticed that the plastic inside the headlight was melted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. while parked the contact noticed the headlight lens was discolored. the illumination of the headlights was dimmed by the discoloration of the lens making it difficult to see at night. the contact cleaned the lens but the failure continued. additionally, the contact noticed the plastic inside the headlight was melting. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. da | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 66000 | 2 | |
| Problemas con el power train. history = en el primer a | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| While driving 2005 tucson when turning on turn signals consumer accidentally turned off headlights. *ts the consumer feels that this problem could be remedied if the two switches were not on the same side of the steering column. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2005 hyundai tucson. consumer states top back brake light went out. *tgw | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 02/27/2007 | 35000 | 4 | |
| Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2005 hyundai tuscon. the contact stated that the turn signals and dimmer switch were all on the same switch. he had inadvertently turned off the lights while attempting to put on the turn signal. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 35,000. *ak updated 03/13/07. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 02/27/2007 | 35000 | 4 | |
| Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2005 hyundai tuscon. the contact stated that the turn signals and dimmer switch were all on the same switch. he had inadvertently turned off the lights while attempting to put on the turn signal. the contact stated this could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 35,000. *ak updated 03/13/07. *jb | |||