Recall 09V130000: Brake Lamp Switch Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

KIA/Amanti 2007

KIA/Rondo 2007

KIA/Sedona 2006-2007

KIA/Sorento 2006-2007

KIA/Sportage 2006-2007

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 15, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V130000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 139844

SUMMARY:
Hyundai-KIA is recalling 139,844 M/Y 2006-2007- Sedona, Sportage, Sorento and M/Y 2007 Rondo and Amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the vehicle may have been damaged during the assembly process. As a result, the stop lamp switch may malfunction causing one or more of the following conditions to exist: The brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. On some occasions, when the vehicle is started, the shifter cannot be moved from the "PARK" (P) position. If the vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), The ESC light may illuminate indicating "ESC OFF." If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control, depressing the brake may not deactivate the cruise control system.

CONSEQUENCE:
The malfunction of the stop lamp switch may increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch to eliminate the possibility that this condition might exist. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May/June 2009. Owners may contact consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

NOTES:
Hyundai-KIA recall No. SC077. 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.