Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 0701012 | 11/01/2007 | 10023592 | Head lamp aiming adjustment for veracruz (service campaign t47). *nj | 01/10/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 0701010 | 11/01/2007 | 10023589 | Rear combination o/s lamp assembly inspection (service campaign t45). *nj | 01/10/2008 | |
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 | |||
| 07/09/2012 | 26050 | 1 | |
| Battery warning light on, seat belt light flashing. had to turn off all electrical components (ac, fan, radio, lights, ...) and rushed to the dealership. replaced the alternator at the dealership, where i was told there's a design flaw with oil dripping on the alternator and causing premature failure. i believe such a failure, which would've disabled the car, is definitely a safety hazard under not-so-uncommon conditions, such as at night, in a remote area or unsafe neighborhood. from online research, it will happen again with the replaced alternator since the root cause is not addressed, when in most other cars, the alternator would still be the original. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2007 | 100 | 1 | |
| High & low beam headlights can't be adjusted separately. my low beams are ok however the high beams shoot up way to high. (i could use them for bird hunting). i am a police officer there has to be something done about this problem. i noted that is already is a complain about the headlights with nhtsa. the dealership advised they can't adjust the high beams down or it will affect the low beam. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 14000 | 1 | 09/12/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. the low beam headlights are too low and do not illuminate the street, which cause hazardous driving conditions at night. when the contact activates the bright headlights, they do not illuminate the road, but shine upwards instead. he spoke to the dealer numerous times and they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. they stated that the lights were issued to hyundai's standards and requirements. the current and failure mileages were 14,000. updated 09/16/08. *lj the high and low beams were connected and they could not be adjusted separately. the low beams were too low and the headlights were too high. update 09/18/08 | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/21/2008 | 14 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. while driving at night approximately 35 to 40 mph on wet road conditions. the headlights provided inadequate illumination which caused the driver to experience limited visibility. the failure occurred while driving at night. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the headlights were adjusted; however, the failure continued to occur. the contact has concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 14. the current mileage was 14,000. updated 01/05/10 *bf updated 01/06/10.*jb | |||