Recall 09V122000: Brake Lamp Switch Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Hyundai/Accent 2006-2007

Hyundai/Azera 2007

Hyundai/Elantra 2007

Hyundai/Entourage 2006-2007

Hyundai/Santa Fe 2007

Hyundai/Sonata 2006-2007

Hyundai/Tucson 2005-2007

Hyundai/Veracruz 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 14, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V122000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE09003

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Switches: Brake Light

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 531894

SUMMARY:
Hyundai is recalling 531,894 M/Y 2006-2007 Accent, Entourage, Sonata, M/Y 2007 Azera, Elantra and Santa Fe, M/Y 2005-2007 Tucson and M/Y 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 affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of 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:
These malfunctions my lead to a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact 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.