Recall 09V280000: Brake Light Switch Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Hyundai/Accent 2005-2007

Hyundai/Azera 2005-2007

Hyundai/Elantra 2005-2007

Hyundai/Sonata 2005-2007

Hyundai/Tucson 2005-2007

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Caribbean-Puerto Rico

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 15, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V280000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3011

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:
Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai of Puerto Rico customer service at 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.