Date: 07.03.2008
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai-kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 sonata and azera vehicles. these headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequencs:
Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Hyundai-kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to hyundai motor america. none of the headlamps were sold as retail. as a result, an owner notification letter will not be issued.
Date: 07.03.2008
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai-kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 sonata and azera vehicles. these headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequencs:
Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Hyundai-kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to hyundai motor america. none of the headlamps were sold as retail. as a result, an owner notification letter will not be issued.
Date: 07.03.2008
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai-kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 sonata and azera vehicles. these headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequencs:
Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Hyundai-kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to hyundai motor america. none of the headlamps were sold as retail. as a result, an owner notification letter will not be issued.
Date: 15.04.2009
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Switches > Brake Light
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 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 also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted 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.
Consequencs:
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Date: 15.04.2009
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Switches > Brake Light
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 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 also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted 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.
Consequencs:
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Date: 10.04.2008
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling 393,308 my 2006-2008 sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. the purpose of the ocs is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. the right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air bag inflation during a crash.
Consequencs:
Misclassification of a small stature adult as a child in the right front passenger seat may cause the right front air bag to not inflate in an accident that merits air bag deployment and may result in injury to the right front occupant.
Notes:
Dealers will verify that the ocs does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. after verification, dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. this facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and ocs as necessary. the recall is expected to begin on or about may 26, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Date: 10.04.2008
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling 393,308 my 2006-2008 sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. the purpose of the ocs is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. the right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air bag inflation during a crash.
Consequencs:
Misclassification of a small stature adult as a child in the right front passenger seat may cause the right front air bag to not inflate in an accident that merits air bag deployment and may result in injury to the right front occupant.
Notes:
Dealers will verify that the ocs does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. after verification, dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. this facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and ocs as necessary. the recall is expected to begin on or about may 26, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Date: 10.04.2008
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling 393,308 my 2006-2008 sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. the purpose of the ocs is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. the right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air bag inflation during a crash.
Consequencs:
Misclassification of a small stature adult as a child in the right front passenger seat may cause the right front air bag to not inflate in an accident that merits air bag deployment and may result in injury to the right front occupant.
Notes:
Dealers will verify that the ocs does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. after verification, dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. this facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and ocs as necessary. the recall is expected to begin on or about may 26, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Date: 12.08.2013
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 sonata vehicles manufactured march 1, 2005, through january 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 azera vehicles manufactured september 27, 2005, through november 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. this may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequencs:
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. the recall began on october 8, 2013. owners may contact hyundai customer care center at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall number is 113.
Date: 12.08.2013
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 sonata vehicles manufactured march 1, 2005, through january 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 azera vehicles manufactured september 27, 2005, through november 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. this may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequencs:
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. the recall began on october 8, 2013. owners may contact hyundai customer care center at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall number is 113.
Date: 12.08.2013
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 sonata vehicles manufactured march 1, 2005, through january 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 azera vehicles manufactured september 27, 2005, through november 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. this may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequencs:
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. the recall began on october 8, 2013. owners may contact hyundai customer care center at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall number is 113.
Date: 12.08.2013
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 sonata vehicles manufactured march 1, 2005, through january 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 azera vehicles manufactured september 27, 2005, through november 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. this may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequencs:
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. the recall began on october 8, 2013. owners may contact hyundai customer care center at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall number is 113.
Date: 12.08.2013
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Description:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 sonata vehicles manufactured march 1, 2005, through january 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 azera vehicles manufactured september 27, 2005, through november 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. this may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequencs:
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. the recall began on october 8, 2013. owners may contact hyundai customer care center at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall number is 113.
