Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty stop lamp switch that controls your brake lights and some safety features. This switch may not work properly, which can cause problems with your brake lights, transmission, and electronic stability control.
Risk if Unfixed
If this switch fails, you may not be able to stop safely, and it could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will replace the faulty switch at no cost to you. They'll take care of it, and you should contact them to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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 1-787-999-4310.
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