Recall 05V-119
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2005 Hyundai Tucson: Electronic stability control (automatic (asc)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-119
- Reported
- March 25, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 30,558 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. While driving the esp program may cause the engine to reduce power and may cause a brake at one of the wheels to be inappropriately.
The risk
Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Hyundai recall no. 068.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Tucson 2005