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Recall 09V-280

HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO recalled the 2005 to 2007 Hyundai Accent and 4 other models: Exterior lighting.

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-280
Reported
July 21, 2009
Vehicles affected
3,011 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Hyundai of puerto rico recall no.91b026.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles