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Hyundai Recalls

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20051013 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20051013 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20051013 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20051013 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20051013 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V167000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Component Description: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990916 - 20011019
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 67565
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20021028
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020625
Record Creation Date: 20020626
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).

Consequence Summary:

AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V167000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Component Description: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990916 - 20011019
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 67565
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20021028
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020625
Record Creation Date: 20020626
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).

Consequence Summary:

AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V346000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Component Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990830 - 20010605
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 49371
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020415
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY THROTTLE OPENING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DURING EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW APPROXIMATELY -5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY), MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES CAN FREEZE AND BLOCK THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND HOSE. IF THE PCV HOSE FREEZES, COMBUSTION CHAMBER GASES ARE FORCED THROUGH THE BREATHER HOSE INTO THE AIR INTAKE HOSE AND THEN INTO THE THROTTLE BODY.

Consequence Summary:

MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES MAY FREEZE INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE VALVE NOT CLOSING FULLY AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V167000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Component Description: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990916 - 20011019
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 67565
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20021028
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020625
Record Creation Date: 20020626
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).

Consequence Summary:

AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V346000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Component Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990830 - 20010605
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 49371
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020415
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY THROTTLE OPENING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DURING EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW APPROXIMATELY -5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY), MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES CAN FREEZE AND BLOCK THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND HOSE. IF THE PCV HOSE FREEZES, COMBUSTION CHAMBER GASES ARE FORCED THROUGH THE BREATHER HOSE INTO THE AIR INTAKE HOSE AND THEN INTO THE THROTTLE BODY.

Consequence Summary:

MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES MAY FREEZE INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE VALVE NOT CLOSING FULLY AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V096001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19991111 - 20000115
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 400
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000901
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20000707
Record Creation Date: 20000824

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CONNECTION DISENGAGES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-981-0452.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V096000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19991111 - 20000115
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16264
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000417
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000328
Record Creation Date: 20000329

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CONNECTION DISENGAGES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 17, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 33
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990325 - 19990430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11530
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19990714
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 19990707
Record Creation Date: 19990714

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.

Consequence Summary:

SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V314001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1998
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19970506 - 19980625
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 66086
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20010115
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20001002
Record Creation Date: 20001025

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 25, 1998; 1997 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 9, 1997 AND 1998 SONATA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 9, 1997 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION COULD RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V245000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940501 - 19961111
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 64967
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19981125
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19981006
Record Creation Date: 19981007

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE ROAD SALT USED TO DE-ICE ROADS CAN RESULT IN CORROSION THAT CAUSES PITS TO FORM ON THE LOWER COIL OF THE FRONT SPRINGS ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP. THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE LOWER SPRING COIL.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS, IT CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS SEATED POSITION, AND CAN CONTACT A TIRE. TIRE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING GUIDE TO PREVENT A BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING AND DAMAGING A TIRE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V026000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960304 - 19961018
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19970428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19970226
Record Creation Date: 19970303

Defect Summary:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ACCENT GT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V314001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT GT
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19961219 - 19970630
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 66086
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20010115
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20001002
Record Creation Date: 20001025

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 25, 1998; 1997 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 9, 1997 AND 1998 SONATA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 9, 1997 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION COULD RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V113000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940801 - 19960301
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23070
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19960803
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19960701
Record Creation Date: 19960708

Defect Summary:

THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.

Consequence Summary:

THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MEMBER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE UNDERBODY.

Notes:

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; CONTROL ARM; LOWER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD AND OPERATED IN PUERTO RICO. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V341000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 58
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940901 - 19960830
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 46828
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030610
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20021220
Record Creation Date: 20030106

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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. DURING WINTER MONTHS, LARGE QUANTITIES OF SALT ARE USED TO DE-ICE ROADS. THIS ROAD SALT COULD RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

Consequence Summary:

SEVERE CORROSION COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION AND POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. IF THIS FRACTURE OCCURS, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMAINS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS THROUGH THE FORWARD LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT POINT AND THROUGH THE STRUT ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER WHEELHOUSE. REDUCED CONTROL OF THE FRONT WHEEL LOCATION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS IF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 058. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V245000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940501 - 19961111
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 64967
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19981125
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19981006
Record Creation Date: 19981007

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE ROAD SALT USED TO DE-ICE ROADS CAN RESULT IN CORROSION THAT CAUSES PITS TO FORM ON THE LOWER COIL OF THE FRONT SPRINGS ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP. THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE LOWER SPRING COIL.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS, IT CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS SEATED POSITION, AND CAN CONTACT A TIRE. TIRE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING GUIDE TO PREVENT A BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING AND DAMAGING A TIRE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V026000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960304 - 19961018
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19970428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19970226
Record Creation Date: 19970303

Defect Summary:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V113000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940801 - 19960301
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23070
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19960803
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19960701
Record Creation Date: 19960708

Defect Summary:

THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.

Consequence Summary:

THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MEMBER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE UNDERBODY.

Notes:

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; CONTROL ARM; LOWER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD AND OPERATED IN PUERTO RICO. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V341000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 58
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940901 - 19960830
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 46828
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030610
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20021220
Record Creation Date: 20030106

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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. DURING WINTER MONTHS, LARGE QUANTITIES OF SALT ARE USED TO DE-ICE ROADS. THIS ROAD SALT COULD RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

Consequence Summary:

SEVERE CORROSION COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION AND POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. IF THIS FRACTURE OCCURS, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMAINS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS THROUGH THE FORWARD LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT POINT AND THROUGH THE STRUT ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER WHEELHOUSE. REDUCED CONTROL OF THE FRONT WHEEL LOCATION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS IF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 058. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V245000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940501 - 19961111
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 64967
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19981125
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19981006
Record Creation Date: 19981007

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE ROAD SALT USED TO DE-ICE ROADS CAN RESULT IN CORROSION THAT CAUSES PITS TO FORM ON THE LOWER COIL OF THE FRONT SPRINGS ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP. THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE LOWER SPRING COIL.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS, IT CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS SEATED POSITION, AND CAN CONTACT A TIRE. TIRE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING GUIDE TO PREVENT A BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING AND DAMAGING A TIRE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V003000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940901 - 19941201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1638
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19941222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19950120
Record Creation Date: 19950124

Defect Summary:

A PLASTIC SLIDER PIECE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH IS MOVED FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM POSITION. THE LOW BEAM LAMPS GO OUT AS INTENDED, BUT THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS DO NOT COME ON.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Notes:

SYSTEM: LIGHTING;SWITCH ; HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEET OPERATORS ONLY.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ACCENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V043000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ACCENT
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940801 - 19950201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5306
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19950315
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19950303
Record Creation Date: 19950306

Defect Summary:

THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

Consequence Summary:

CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALLING INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND REPOSITION THE HARNESS SO THAT CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL LEVER WILL NOT OCCUR.

Notes:

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING; HARNESS; UNDERDASH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2009
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2009
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2009
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2009
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E021000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4085
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080213
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080307
Record Creation Date: 20080311
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E021000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4085
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080213
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080307
Record Creation Date: 20080311
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060920 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060920 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E021000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4085
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080213
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080307
Record Creation Date: 20080311
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V497000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65185
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100222
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20091228
Record Creation Date: 20091230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 094.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060920 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050927 - 20081001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100208
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20100108
Record Creation Date: 20100108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 094. 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: AZERA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: AZERA
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060920 - 20061130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V143000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2009
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060714 - 20081101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188697
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20110408
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110315
Record Creation Date: 20110303

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2008. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A WEIGHT SENSOR DESIGNED TO DEACTIVATE THE RIGHT FRONTAL AIRBAG WHEN OCCUPANTS OF CERTAIN WEIGHTS OCCUPY THE SEAT. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE WEIGHT SENSOR IS LOCATED UNDER THE CENTER CONSOLE, BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE CONNECTOR COULD BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MALFUNCTION SUCH THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OCCUPANT.

Consequence Summary:

THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 099.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V429000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20071105 - 20080628
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 65000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080915
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20080825
Record Creation Date: 20080825

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 65,000 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH 2.0 LITER BETA ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PRODUCE LESS PUMPING PRESSURE THAN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Consequence Summary:

POOR ENGINE STARTING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUBASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V694000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 86
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20071105 - 20080628
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 347
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090209
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20081229
Record Creation Date: 20081230

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO (HPR) IS RECALLING 347 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER, UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PRODUCE LESS PUMPING PRESSURE THAN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Consequence Summary:

AS A RESULT, POOR ENGINE STARING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT AND LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP SUBASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HPR AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HPR RECALL NO. 086.CUSTOMERS 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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V143000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060714 - 20081101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188697
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20110408
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110315
Record Creation Date: 20110303

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2008. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A WEIGHT SENSOR DESIGNED TO DEACTIVATE THE RIGHT FRONTAL AIRBAG WHEN OCCUPANTS OF CERTAIN WEIGHTS OCCUPY THE SEAT. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE WEIGHT SENSOR IS LOCATED UNDER THE CENTER CONSOLE, BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE CONNECTOR COULD BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MALFUNCTION SUCH THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OCCUPANT.

Consequence Summary:

THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 099.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V179000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 100
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060714 - 20070829
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 95783
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20110408
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110315
Record Creation Date: 20110316

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2007. THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DETERMINES THE SEAT'S FORE AND AFT POSITION AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT THE PRESSURE APPROPRIATE FOR THAT SEATING POSITION, WITH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IN THE MOST FORWARD SEATING POSITIONS. THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MAY RECEIVE AN UNSTABLE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM THE SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR SUCH THAT, IN A CRASH THAT REQUIRES DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY AT THE HIGHER PRESSURE THAN INTENDED IF THE SEAT WAS POSITION IN ONE OF THE FORWARD POSITIONS IN WHICH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Consequence Summary:

A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 100.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061025 - 20070430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V143000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060714 - 20081101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188697
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20110408
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110315
Record Creation Date: 20110303

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2008. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A WEIGHT SENSOR DESIGNED TO DEACTIVATE THE RIGHT FRONTAL AIRBAG WHEN OCCUPANTS OF CERTAIN WEIGHTS OCCUPY THE SEAT. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE WEIGHT SENSOR IS LOCATED UNDER THE CENTER CONSOLE, BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE CONNECTOR COULD BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MALFUNCTION SUCH THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OCCUPANT.

Consequence Summary:

THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 099.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061025 - 20070430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V179000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 100
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060714 - 20070829
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 95783
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20110408
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110315
Record Creation Date: 20110316

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2007. THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DETERMINES THE SEAT'S FORE AND AFT POSITION AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT THE PRESSURE APPROPRIATE FOR THAT SEATING POSITION, WITH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IN THE MOST FORWARD SEATING POSITIONS. THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MAY RECEIVE AN UNSTABLE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM THE SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR SUCH THAT, IN A CRASH THAT REQUIRES DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY AT THE HIGHER PRESSURE THAN INTENDED IF THE SEAT WAS POSITION IN ONE OF THE FORWARD POSITIONS IN WHICH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Consequence Summary:

A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 100.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061025 - 20070430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V187000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69
Manufacturer Component Description: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050222 - 20050327
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 277
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20050408
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050428
Record Creation Date: 20050429

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY WAS TO BREAK AS A RESULT OF THE INTERNAL CRACK, THE TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT LONGER BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WOULD PREVENT STEERING CONTROL OF THAT FRONT WHEEL BY THE SEPARATED TIE ROD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BEGINNING ON APRIL 8, 2005, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES. HYUNDAI WILL ARRANGE TO PICK UP AND RETURN THEIR VEHICLES AFTER REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 069.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V479000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 73
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20030612 - 20050909
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2105
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20051115
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20051017
Record Creation Date: 20051017

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT (CRS) AS AN ADULT. THIS MAY OCCUR IF THE CRS IS INSTALLED AFTER AN ADULT HAS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN A 'KEY ON' ' KEY OFF' CYCLE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE CRS.

Consequence Summary:

THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO REMOVE THE FEATURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE CRS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN ADULT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI PR RECALL NO. 073.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V395000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 73
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20030612 - 20050930
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 231160
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20051031
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050912
Record Creation Date: 20050913

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT (CRS) AS AN ADULT. THIS MAY OCCUR IF THE CRS IS INSTALLED AFTER AN ADULT HAS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN A 'KEY ON' ' KEY OFF' CYCLE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE CRS.

Consequence Summary:

THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO REMOVE THE FEATURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE CRS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN ADULT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 073.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061025 - 20070430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V208000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 67
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20030901 - 20040414
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44530
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040524
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040503
Record Creation Date: 20040510

Defect Summary:

DURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) OFFSET FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL SPILLAGE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF FUEL TANK DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONTACT BETWEEN A VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP EAR AND THE FUEL TANK. THE VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP EAR WAS FOUND TO BE MISPOSITIONED AND FACING TOWARD THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE COULD CAUSE THE MISPOSITIONED CLAMP TO PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP AND CORRECTLY POSITION THE CLAMP, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 067.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V370000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 67
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20030901 - 20040414
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 582
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040730
Record Creation Date: 20040802

Defect Summary:

DURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) OFFSET FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TAN DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP THAT IS LOCATED NEAR THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE POSITIONED PROPERLY AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP EARS AND CORRECTLY POSITION THE CLAMP, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 067. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V479000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 73
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20030612 - 20050909
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2105
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20051115
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20051017
Record Creation Date: 20051017

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT (CRS) AS AN ADULT. THIS MAY OCCUR IF THE CRS IS INSTALLED AFTER AN ADULT HAS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN A 'KEY ON' ' KEY OFF' CYCLE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE CRS.

Consequence Summary:

THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO REMOVE THE FEATURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE CRS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN ADULT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI PR RECALL NO. 073.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V322000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 62
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20030612 - 20030811
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 75
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030812
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030826
Record Creation Date: 20030829

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED OR IS OCCUPIED BY SOMEONE LIGHTER THAN 56.4 POUNDS, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED AND WILL NOT DEPLOY IF A CRASH OCCURS. HOWEVER, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR MAY INCORRECTLY INTERPRET THAT A SEATED ADULT IS AN INFANT SEAT AND DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IF SOMEONE HEAVIER THAN 56.4 POUNDS WHO IS SEATED WITH ONE LEG RESTING ON THE OUTBOARD OR INBOARD EDGE OF THE SEAT; WITH LEGS SPREAD; OR POSITIONED OFF-CENTER TOWARD THE CENTER CONSOLE AND WITH HIS OR HER ARM LEANING ON THE CONSOLE.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER.

Corrective Summary:

THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR WILL BE REPROGRAMMED.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALLNO. 062.ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED TO ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR AND WILL NOT BE PLACED IN SERVICE UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR WORK IS COMPLETE.CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN IS NOT NECESSARY.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V395000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 73
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20030612 - 20050930
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 231160
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20051031
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050912
Record Creation Date: 20050913

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT (CRS) AS AN ADULT. THIS MAY OCCUR IF THE CRS IS INSTALLED AFTER AN ADULT HAS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN A 'KEY ON' ' KEY OFF' CYCLE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE CRS.

Consequence Summary:

THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO REMOVE THE FEATURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE CRS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN ADULT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 073.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V496000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20021215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1993
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040122
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20031203
Record Creation Date: 20031203

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Consequence Summary:

CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V125000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20030113
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 160904
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION AND THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM'S UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS.

Consequence Summary:

THE FRACTURING OF THE CONTROL ARM COULD AN OWNER'S CONTROL OVER THEIR VEHICLE THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WILL TREAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIALS TO ARREST THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROCESS. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 091.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V257000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20021215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312292
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030722
Record Creation Date: 20030729

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence Summary:

FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V496000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20021215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1993
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040122
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20031203
Record Creation Date: 20031203

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Consequence Summary:

CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V125000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20030113
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 160904
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION AND THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM'S UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS.

Consequence Summary:

THE FRACTURING OF THE CONTROL ARM COULD AN OWNER'S CONTROL OVER THEIR VEHICLE THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WILL TREAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIALS TO ARREST THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROCESS. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 091.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V257000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20021215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312292
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030722
Record Creation Date: 20030729

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence Summary:

FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V533000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 88
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20011218
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 150541
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20081130
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20081014
Record Creation Date: 20081014

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001-2002 ELANTRA VEHICLES. MOVEMENT OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS MOUNTED UNDER EACH FRONT SEAT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CONTACT FROM MATERIALS PLACED UNDER THE SEAT, MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT WOULD CAUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND MAY PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS AIR BAGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CLIPS AND REVISED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2008, AND WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 088.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V496000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20021215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1993
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040122
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20031203
Record Creation Date: 20031203

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Consequence Summary:

CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V125000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20030113
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 160904
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION AND THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM'S UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS.

Consequence Summary:

THE FRACTURING OF THE CONTROL ARM COULD AN OWNER'S CONTROL OVER THEIR VEHICLE THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WILL TREAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIALS TO ARREST THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROCESS. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 091.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V257000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20021215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312292
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030722
Record Creation Date: 20030729

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence Summary:

FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V532000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 88
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20010426
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 78369
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20081130
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20081014
Record Creation Date: 20081014

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001 ELANTRA VEHICLES. IF A LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE AREA OF THE CUPHOLDER ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, IT MAY SEEP THROUGH THE CONSOLE OPENING FOR THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND THEN DRIP ONTO THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THE SPILLED LIQUID MAY CONTAMINATE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND ITS ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND MAY PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS AIR BAGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008, AND LETTERS WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 088.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V533000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 88
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000630 - 20011218
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 150541
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20081130
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20081014
Record Creation Date: 20081014

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001-2002 ELANTRA VEHICLES. MOVEMENT OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS MOUNTED UNDER EACH FRONT SEAT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CONTACT FROM MATERIALS PLACED UNDER THE SEAT, MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT WOULD CAUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND MAY PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS AIR BAGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CLIPS AND REVISED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2008, AND WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 088.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V332000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 43
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000821 - 20000918
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 972
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20001031
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20001017
Record Creation Date: 20001027

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS INSTALLED WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED, CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Consequence Summary:

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH WHERE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SATELLITE SENSORS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V259001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 039/040
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990601 - 20000616
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 165977
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20001118
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000911
Record Creation Date: 20000914

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NOS. 039 AND 040.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V259001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 039/040
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990601 - 20000616
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 165977
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20001118
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000911
Record Creation Date: 20000914

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NOS. 039 AND 040.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 33
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990325 - 19990430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11530
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19990714
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 19990707
Record Creation Date: 19990714

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.

Consequence Summary:

SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V095002
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7111
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000918
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20000721
Record Creation Date: 20000824

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-981-0452.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V026000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19951120 - 19961018
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19970428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19970226
Record Creation Date: 19970303

Defect Summary:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V095001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960901 - 19970831
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84020
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000328
Record Creation Date: 20000329

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V095002
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7111
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000918
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20000721
Record Creation Date: 20000824

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-981-0452.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V026000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19951120 - 19961018
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19970428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19970226
Record Creation Date: 19970303

Defect Summary:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V095001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19950901 - 19960831
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84020
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000328
Record Creation Date: 20000329

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V101000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940601 - 19941001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14651
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19950619
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19950524
Record Creation Date: 19950524

Defect Summary:

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.

Consequence Summary:

AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG; DRIVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V101000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1994
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940601 - 19941001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14651
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19950619
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19950524
Record Creation Date: 19950524

Defect Summary:

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.

Consequence Summary:

AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG; DRIVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ELANTRA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V090000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ELANTRA
Model Year: 1994
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940101 - 19940201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 600
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940425
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19940511
Record Creation Date: 19940523

Defect Summary:

IN SOME VEHICLES, THE MANUFACTURER'S PROTECTIVE INTERNAL COATING OF THE ELECTRONIC CRANK ANGLE SENSOR DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

Consequence Summary:

ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.

Notes:

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ALTERNATOR; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: ENTOURAGE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ENTOURAGE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060216 - 20070131
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: ENTOURAGE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V356000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ENTOURAGE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 78
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060220 - 20060517
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 790
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20061009
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20060919
Record Creation Date: 20060920

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS, THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN. REPEATED CONTACT MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION TO CHAFE.

Consequence Summary:

CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR CHAFING AND REPAIR IT IF NECESSARY. ALSO, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS TO PREVENT FUTURE CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY.THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 078.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: ENTOURAGE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: ENTOURAGE
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060216 - 20070131
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V192000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1994
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: - 19931001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 257001
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940511
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931123
Record Creation Date: 19931201
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Notes:

SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4 DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V090000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1994
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19940101 - 19940201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 600
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940425
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19940511
Record Creation Date: 19940523

Defect Summary:

IN SOME VEHICLES, THE MANUFACTURER'S PROTECTIVE INTERNAL COATING OF THE ELECTRONIC CRANK ANGLE SENSOR DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

Consequence Summary:

ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.

Notes:

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ALTERNATOR; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V192000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1993
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: - 19931001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 257001
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940511
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931123
Record Creation Date: 19931201
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Notes:

SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4 DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V192000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1992
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: - 19931001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 257001
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940511
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931123
Record Creation Date: 19931201
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Notes:

SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4 DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V192000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1991
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: - 19931001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 257001
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940511
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931123
Record Creation Date: 19931201
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Notes:

SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4 DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V192000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1990
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: - 19931001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 257001
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940511
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931123
Record Creation Date: 19931201
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Notes:

SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4 DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V053000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1990
Manufacturer Component Description: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19900101 - 19900201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2281
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19900319
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19900315
Record Creation Date: 19900328

Defect Summary:

LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.

Notes:

SYSTEM: FRONT WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V103000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1989
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19880401 - 19890201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 270000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940920
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19940606
Record Creation Date: 19940623

Defect Summary:

THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.

Notes:

SYSTEM: HEATER, WATER, DEFROSTER, HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.OTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V167000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1989
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 515000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19931127
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931004
Record Creation Date: 19931025

Defect Summary:

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

Consequence Summary:

SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.

Notes:

SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL 4 OR 5 SPEEDTRANSMISSIONS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V100000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1989
Manufacturer Component Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19850801 - 19890601
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8550
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19890703
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19890619
Record Creation Date: 19890723

Defect Summary:

IF CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, SYSTEM CAN BE AFFECTED BY A SHORT DURATION VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY OPTIONAL HI-POWER (H340) RADIO.

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Notes:

SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIFIC CRUISE SYSTEMS (SCS).

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V225000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1989
Manufacturer Component Description: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 895000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19920120
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19911231
Record Creation Date: 19920106

Defect Summary:

DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY, DEFORMING THE REED SEATS AND PREVENTING THE REEDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. SEPARATION OF THE REEDS FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY OR IMPROPER CLOSING OF THE REEDS ALLOW HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE.

Consequence Summary:

THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.

Notes:

SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY WILL BE PERFORMING THIS RECALL FOR THE HYUNDAIEXCEL AND FOR THE MITSUBISHI PRECIS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V103000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1988
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19880401 - 19890201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 270000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940920
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19940606
Record Creation Date: 19940623

Defect Summary:

THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.

Notes:

SYSTEM: HEATER, WATER, DEFROSTER, HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.OTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V167000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1988
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 515000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19931127
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931004
Record Creation Date: 19931025

Defect Summary:

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

Consequence Summary:

SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.

Notes:

SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL 4 OR 5 SPEEDTRANSMISSIONS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V100000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1988
Manufacturer Component Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19850801 - 19890601
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8550
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19890703
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19890619
Record Creation Date: 19890723

Defect Summary:

IF CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, SYSTEM CAN BE AFFECTED BY A SHORT DURATION VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY OPTIONAL HI-POWER (H340) RADIO.

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Notes:

SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIFIC CRUISE SYSTEMS (SCS).

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V225000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1988
Manufacturer Component Description: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 895000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19920120
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19911231
Record Creation Date: 19920106

Defect Summary:

DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY, DEFORMING THE REED SEATS AND PREVENTING THE REEDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. SEPARATION OF THE REEDS FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY OR IMPROPER CLOSING OF THE REEDS ALLOW HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE.

Consequence Summary:

THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.

Notes:

SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY WILL BE PERFORMING THIS RECALL FOR THE HYUNDAIEXCEL AND FOR THE MITSUBISHI PRECIS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V180000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1987
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19860101 - 19870301
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 321000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19871125
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19871125
Record Creation Date: 19871204
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BRAKE FADE AND RECOVERY PORTION OF FMVSS 105.

Consequence Summary:

THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY DURINGREPEATED HARD APPLICATION OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SEMI METALLIC BRAKE PADS.

Notes:

SYSTEM: BRAKES/FMVSS 105VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V167000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1987
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 515000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19931127
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931004
Record Creation Date: 19931025

Defect Summary:

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

Consequence Summary:

SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.

Notes:

SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL 4 OR 5 SPEEDTRANSMISSIONS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V100000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1987
Manufacturer Component Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19850801 - 19890601
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8550
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19890703
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19890619
Record Creation Date: 19890723

Defect Summary:

IF CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, SYSTEM CAN BE AFFECTED BY A SHORT DURATION VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY OPTIONAL HI-POWER (H340) RADIO.

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Notes:

SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIFIC CRUISE SYSTEMS (SCS).

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V225000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1987
Manufacturer Component Description: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 895000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19920120
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19911231
Record Creation Date: 19920106

Defect Summary:

DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY, DEFORMING THE REED SEATS AND PREVENTING THE REEDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. SEPARATION OF THE REEDS FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY OR IMPROPER CLOSING OF THE REEDS ALLOW HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE.

Consequence Summary:

THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.

Notes:

SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY WILL BE PERFORMING THIS RECALL FOR THE HYUNDAIEXCEL AND FOR THE MITSUBISHI PRECIS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V180000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1986
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19860101 - 19870301
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 321000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19871125
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19871125
Record Creation Date: 19871204
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BRAKE FADE AND RECOVERY PORTION OF FMVSS 105.

Consequence Summary:

THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY DURINGREPEATED HARD APPLICATION OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SEMI METALLIC BRAKE PADS.

Notes:

SYSTEM: BRAKES/FMVSS 105VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V043000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1986
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19860101 - 19860201
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8197
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19860317
Record Creation Date: 19860320

Defect Summary:

A COTTER PIN IN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY BE MISSING. THIS PIN ACTS AS A RETAINER FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD CLEVIS PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CLEVIS PIN MAY SLIDE OUT CAUSING THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE TO BECOME DISENGAGED. IF THIS LINKAGE BECOMES DISENGAGED THE SERVICE BRAKES CANNOT BE APPLIED, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:

INSPECT AND INSTALL BRAKE LINKAGE COTTER PIN AS NECESSARY.

Notes:

SYSTEM: BRAKE LINKAGE COTTER PIN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V167000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1986
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 515000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19931127
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931004
Record Creation Date: 19931025

Defect Summary:

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

Consequence Summary:

SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.

Notes:

SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL 4 OR 5 SPEEDTRANSMISSIONS.

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V100000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1986
Manufacturer Component Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19850801 - 19890601
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8550
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19890703
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19890619
Record Creation Date: 19890723

Defect Summary:

IF CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, SYSTEM CAN BE AFFECTED BY A SHORT DURATION VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY OPTIONAL HI-POWER (H340) RADIO.

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Notes:

SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIFIC CRUISE SYSTEMS (SCS).

HYUNDAI: EXCEL: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V225000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: EXCEL
Model Year: 1986
Manufacturer Component Description: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 895000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19920120
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19911231
Record Creation Date: 19920106

Defect Summary:

DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY, DEFORMING THE REED SEATS AND PREVENTING THE REEDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. SEPARATION OF THE REEDS FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY OR IMPROPER CLOSING OF THE REEDS ALLOW HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE.

Consequence Summary:

THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.

Notes:

SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY WILL BE PERFORMING THIS RECALL FOR THE HYUNDAIEXCEL AND FOR THE MITSUBISHI PRECIS.

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HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V613000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2011
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 98
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20100928 - 20101125
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1785
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20101217
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20101209
Record Creation Date: 20101209

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2010. SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MACHINED.

Consequence Summary:

AS A RESULT, BRAKE FLUID WILL LEAK, FOLLOWED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW AND SHOULD BE CHECKED, THEN A SOFT OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL, AND IF NOT SERVICED, REDUCED BRAKING POWER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CALIPERS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AT 1-800-243-7766.

Notes:

HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 098.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

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HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V261000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2010
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 102
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20091015 - 20100305
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5876
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20110630
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110428
Record Creation Date: 20110429

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Consequence Summary:

DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 102.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V272000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 84
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060419 - 20080529
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88943
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080805
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080619
Record Creation Date: 20080619
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).

Consequence Summary:

OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 084.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E016000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 82
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080331
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080207
Record Creation Date: 20080208

Defect Summary:

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1 COULD CAUSE HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE.

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E055000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 85
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20081013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080903
Record Creation Date: 20080910

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTACT. THE MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016). OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THEIR TRAILER HITCH REPAIRED UNDER THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI TO HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED HARNESS INSTALLED. HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL NO. 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V472000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 103
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060419 - 20080320
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 205233
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110909
Record Creation Date: 20110913

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 103,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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V272000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 84
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060419 - 20080529
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88943
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080805
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080619
Record Creation Date: 20080619
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).

Consequence Summary:

OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 084.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V317000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 77
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060728 - 20060815
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 139
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20060817
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20060831
Record Creation Date: 20060824

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. ALL VEHICLES ARE EITHER STILL AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR IN DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 077.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E016000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 82
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080331
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080207
Record Creation Date: 20080208

Defect Summary:

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1 COULD CAUSE HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE.

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E055000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 85
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20081013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080903
Record Creation Date: 20080910

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTACT. THE MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016). OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THEIR TRAILER HITCH REPAIRED UNDER THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI TO HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED HARNESS INSTALLED. HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL NO. 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061020 - 20070331
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V472000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 103
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20060419 - 20080320
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 205233
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110909
Record Creation Date: 20110913

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 103,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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V450000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040810 - 20041105
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20051221
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20051004
Record Creation Date: 20051005
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.

Consequence Summary:

THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 074.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V527000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040810 - 20051105
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 134
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20061206
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20051117
Record Creation Date: 20051117
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.

Consequence Summary:

THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO. 074.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V131000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 65
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020903 - 20040227
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17401
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040324
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040316
Record Creation Date: 20040322

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE ABS SENSOR SIGNAL NOISE MAY CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO ACTIVATE THE ABS, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Consequence Summary:

IF AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 065. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V520000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20030929
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 249309
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031029
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20031218
Record Creation Date: 20031218
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Consequence Summary:

THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Corrective Summary:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 064.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V131000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 65
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020903 - 20040227
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17401
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040324
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040316
Record Creation Date: 20040322

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE ABS SENSOR SIGNAL NOISE MAY CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO ACTIVATE THE ABS, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Consequence Summary:

IF AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 065. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V520000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20030929
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 249309
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031029
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20031218
Record Creation Date: 20031218
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Consequence Summary:

THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Corrective Summary:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 064.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V123000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 90
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20030127
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83355
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 83,355 MY 2001-2003 SANTA FE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE REAR TRAILING ARMS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM STEEL. OWNERS MAY SEE OR FEEL SLIGHT TO MODERATE CHANGES IN VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH WILL INCREASE IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT REPAIRED. THESE CHANGES INCLUDE A LOWERING OF VEHICLE HEIGHT THAT CAN LEAD TO TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. OWNERS MAY ALSO NOTICE A CREAKING SOUND.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CORROSION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE REAR TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE WHILE DRIVING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRAILING ARMS FOR INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE REAR TRAILING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED. REAR TRAILING ARMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WILL HAVE DRAINAGE HOLES ADDED AND WILL BE TREATED WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO ARREST THE CORROSION PROCESS. INSPECTION, TREATMENT AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT NO COST TO OWNERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 090.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V520000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20030929
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 249309
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031029
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20031218
Record Creation Date: 20031218
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Consequence Summary:

THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Corrective Summary:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 064.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V123000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 90
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20030127
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83355
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 83,355 MY 2001-2003 SANTA FE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE REAR TRAILING ARMS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM STEEL. OWNERS MAY SEE OR FEEL SLIGHT TO MODERATE CHANGES IN VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH WILL INCREASE IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT REPAIRED. THESE CHANGES INCLUDE A LOWERING OF VEHICLE HEIGHT THAT CAN LEAD TO TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. OWNERS MAY ALSO NOTICE A CREAKING SOUND.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CORROSION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE REAR TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE WHILE DRIVING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRAILING ARMS FOR INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE REAR TRAILING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED. REAR TRAILING ARMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WILL HAVE DRAINAGE HOLES ADDED AND WILL BE TREATED WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO ARREST THE CORROSION PROCESS. INSPECTION, TREATMENT AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT NO COST TO OWNERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 090.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V030000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 49
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20010814
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25643
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030310
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030102
Record Creation Date: 20030205

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINES, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS (CPS) WERE INSTALLED. THE CPS CASES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR.

Consequence Summary:

A DAMAGED CPS CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 049.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V520000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20030929
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 249309
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031029
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20031218
Record Creation Date: 20031218
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Consequence Summary:

THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Corrective Summary:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 064.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V123000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 90
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20030127
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83355
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 83,355 MY 2001-2003 SANTA FE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE REAR TRAILING ARMS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE REAR TRAILING ARM STEEL. OWNERS MAY SEE OR FEEL SLIGHT TO MODERATE CHANGES IN VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH WILL INCREASE IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT REPAIRED. THESE CHANGES INCLUDE A LOWERING OF VEHICLE HEIGHT THAT CAN LEAD TO TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. OWNERS MAY ALSO NOTICE A CREAKING SOUND.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CORROSION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE REAR TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE WHILE DRIVING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRAILING ARMS FOR INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE REAR TRAILING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED. REAR TRAILING ARMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WILL HAVE DRAINAGE HOLES ADDED AND WILL BE TREATED WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO ARREST THE CORROSION PROCESS. INSPECTION, TREATMENT AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT NO COST TO OWNERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 090.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SANTA FE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V030000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SANTA FE
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 49
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000331 - 20010814
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25643
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030310
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030102
Record Creation Date: 20030205

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINES, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS (CPS) WERE INSTALLED. THE CPS CASES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR.

Consequence Summary:

A DAMAGED CPS CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 049.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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HYUNDAI: SONATA: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V426000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2011
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97
Manufacturer Component Description: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20091211 - 20100910
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 138354
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20101015
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20100920
Record Creation Date: 20100923

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE. IN ADDITION DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 097.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

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HYUNDAI: SONATA: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V070000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2011
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 96
Manufacturer Component Description: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20091211 - 20100215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5893
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100312
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20100302
Record Creation Date: 20100302

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI-KIA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2010. THE FRONT INSIDE DOOR LOCK SWITCH CAN REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION.

Consequence Summary:

THE DOOR MAY NOT BE IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI-KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPLACING LATCHES AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 096.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

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HYUNDAI: SONATA: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V457000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2011
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97
Manufacturer Component Description: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20091211 - 20100910
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 60
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20101011
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20101001
Record Creation Date: 20101006

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE. IN ADDITION DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO SAFETY RECALL NO. 097.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

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HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E021000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4085
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080213
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080307
Record Creation Date: 20080311
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E012000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: SABERSPORT
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090511
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: SABERSPORT
Report Received Date: 20090407
Record Creation Date: 20090407
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence Summary:

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Notes:

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 83
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050301 - 20080111
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 393308
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080602
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080410
Record Creation Date: 20080410
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 083.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E021000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4085
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080213
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080307
Record Creation Date: 20080311
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E012000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: SABERSPORT
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090511
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: SABERSPORT
Report Received Date: 20090407
Record Creation Date: 20090407
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence Summary:

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Notes:

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 83
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050301 - 20080111
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 393308
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080602
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080410
Record Creation Date: 20080410
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 083.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050301 - 20070228
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050401 - 20051231
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E021000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4085
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080213
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080307
Record Creation Date: 20080311
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E012000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: SABERSPORT
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090511
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: SABERSPORT
Report Received Date: 20090407
Record Creation Date: 20090407
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence Summary:

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Notes:

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V234000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 76
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050414 - 20050831
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 43301
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20061002
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20060626
Record Creation Date: 20060630

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SUNVISORS HAD LOST ADHESION TO THE SUNVISORS AND HAD DISTORTED OR SEPARATED FROM THE SUN VISORS.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE LABELS ARE DISTORTED OR MISSING, THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE INFORMATION AVAILABLE THAT MAY HELP PROTECT THEM IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUNVISOR ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 076.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V377000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 72
Manufacturer Component Description: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050414 - 20050816
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20051024
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050829
Record Creation Date: 20050829

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER KNOB AND COULD CAUSE THE FRONT MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER TO INADVERTENTLY RELEASE.

Consequence Summary:

THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF A FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER KNOB(S) FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 072.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V316000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 70
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1970
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20050729
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050707
Record Creation Date: 20050713

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), THE ESC MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO BE OVERSENSITIVE TO THE ONSET OF OVERSTEERING WHILE DRIVING ON BANKED CURVES, CAUSING INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE FRONT OUTSIDE BRAKE WHEN ESC ACTIVATION MAY NOT BE NEEDED.

Consequence Summary:

THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW AND MAY AFFECT THE PATH THAT THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING. BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESC ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESC HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 070.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V180000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 75
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050703 - 20050711
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 463
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20060626
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20060522
Record Creation Date: 20060524

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INNER BEZELS OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL LENSES TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED.

Consequence Summary:

AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED TURN SIGNAL LENS MAY REDUCE THE INTENSITY OF THE TURN SIGNAL ILLUMINATION, REDUCING ITS VISIBILITY TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 075.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 83
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050301 - 20080111
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 393308
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080602
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080410
Record Creation Date: 20080410
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 083.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050301 - 20070228
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050401 - 20051231
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050401 - 20051231
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980915 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V171000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 93
Manufacturer Component Description: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020128 - 20030322
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91350
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090713
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090521
Record Creation Date: 20090521

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 91,350 MY 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATE. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING, THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE.

Consequence Summary:

THIS MAY INFLICT LACERATION INJURIES TO ANYONE USING THE DOOR HANDLE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 093.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V317000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B032
Manufacturer Component Description: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020128 - 20030322
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 82
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090916
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090807
Record Creation Date: 20090807

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 82 MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATING. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE.

Consequence Summary:

A SHARP EDGE COULD LACERATE OR OTHERWISE INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 91B032.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V097000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 59
Manufacturer Component Description: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020220 - 20021115
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8315
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030317
Record Creation Date: 20030321

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF THE T125/70D-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON A FRONT WHEEL POSITION, THE TCS MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE BEGINNING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH.

Consequence Summary:

INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE TCS WILL CAUSE AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE AT THE WHEEL WHERE THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE, AND MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN AT SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE WITH A NEW LARGER DIAMETER T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE AND A NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 16 2002, ALREADY CONTAIN T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRES, WILL ONLY REQUIRE NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 059. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980915 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V171000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 93
Manufacturer Component Description: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020128 - 20030322
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91350
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090713
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090521
Record Creation Date: 20090521

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 91,350 MY 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATE. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING, THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE.

Consequence Summary:

THIS MAY INFLICT LACERATION INJURIES TO ANYONE USING THE DOOR HANDLE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 093.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V317000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B032
Manufacturer Component Description: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020128 - 20030322
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 82
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090916
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090807
Record Creation Date: 20090807

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 82 MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATING. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE.

Consequence Summary:

A SHARP EDGE COULD LACERATE OR OTHERWISE INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-999-3333.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 91B032.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V097000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 59
Manufacturer Component Description: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020220 - 20021115
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8315
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030317
Record Creation Date: 20030321

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF THE T125/70D-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON A FRONT WHEEL POSITION, THE TCS MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE BEGINNING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH.

Consequence Summary:

INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE TCS WILL CAUSE AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE AT THE WHEEL WHERE THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE, AND MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN AT SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE WITH A NEW LARGER DIAMETER T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE AND A NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 16 2002, ALREADY CONTAIN T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRES, WILL ONLY REQUIRE NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 059. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V145000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20010604 - 20020207
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 43162
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020708
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020524
Record Creation Date: 20020603

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS MAY BE TOO SENSITIVE TO SOME LATERAL ACCELERATIONS THAT ARE NOT CAUSED BY SIDE IMPACTS TO THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS FORCEFULLY SLAMMING A DOOR CLOSED.

Consequence Summary:

INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF A SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WHEN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH HAS NOT OCCURRED COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980915 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V347000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980301 - 20001122
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 86513
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020527
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG(S).

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR IN SIX MAILINGS ON MAY 27, JUNE 3, JUNE 10, JUNE 17, JUNE 24, AND JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980915 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V105000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980301 - 20010723
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 145355
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020528
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020409
Record Creation Date: 20020415

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V347000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980301 - 20001122
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 86513
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020527
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG(S).

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR IN SIX MAILINGS ON MAY 27, JUNE 3, JUNE 10, JUNE 17, JUNE 24, AND JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980915 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V105000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980301 - 20010723
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 145355
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020528
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020409
Record Creation Date: 20020415

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V259001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 039/040
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980701 - 20000704
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 165977
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20001118
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000911
Record Creation Date: 20000914

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NOS. 039 AND 040.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V347000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980301 - 20001122
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 86513
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020527
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG(S).

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR IN SIX MAILINGS ON MAY 27, JUNE 3, JUNE 10, JUNE 17, JUNE 24, AND JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980915 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: SONATA: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V105000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980301 - 20010723
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 145355
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020528
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020409
Record Creation Date: 20020415

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V259001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 039/040
Manufacturer Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19980701 - 20000704
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 165977
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20001118
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000911
Record Creation Date: 20000914

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NOS. 039 AND 040.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V314001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1998
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19970709 - 19980424
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 66086
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20010115
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20001002
Record Creation Date: 20001025

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 25, 1998; 1997 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 9, 1997 AND 1998 SONATA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 9, 1997 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION COULD RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V314001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960801 - 19970709
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 66086
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20010115
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20001002
Record Creation Date: 20001025

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 25, 1998; 1997 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 9, 1997 AND 1998 SONATA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 9, 1997 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION COULD RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: SONATA: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V026000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19951218 - 19961018
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19970428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19970226
Record Creation Date: 19970303

Defect Summary:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V026000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1996
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19951218 - 19961018
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19970428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19970226
Record Creation Date: 19970303

Defect Summary:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V166000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19931101 - 19940301
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4842
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19941010
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19940901
Record Creation Date: 19940919
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110

Defect Summary:

THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE LEFT REAR DOOR STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAPACITY IS "1,100 POUNDS". THIS INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT IS 860 POUNDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOADING OF THE VEHICLE BEYOND THE CAPACITY WEIGHT CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL SHOWING THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION.

Notes:

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V163000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1995
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19950301 - 19950701
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 356
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19950830
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19950823
Record Creation Date: 19950831

Defect Summary:

ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS ARE NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND CAN SLIDE LOWER ONTO THE SHOCK ABSORBER THAN INTENDED. THE REAR SPRING WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE BODY AT ITS NORMAL HEIGHT.

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF REAR SPRING SUPPORT CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION. IF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION, THE SHOCK ABSORBER/SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR; SHOCK ABSORBER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBERS (LOT NUMBERS 5C4 AND 5C9).NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V196000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1994
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940214
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931129
Record Creation Date: 19931201

Defect Summary:

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence Summary:

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEMS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V196000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1993
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940214
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931129
Record Creation Date: 19931201

Defect Summary:

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence Summary:

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEMS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V196000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1992
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940214
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931129
Record Creation Date: 19931201

Defect Summary:

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence Summary:

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEMS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V196000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1991
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940214
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931129
Record Creation Date: 19931201

Defect Summary:

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence Summary:

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEMS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V196000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1990
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940214
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931129
Record Creation Date: 19931201

Defect Summary:

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence Summary:

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEMS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V037000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1990
Manufacturer Component Description: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19880901 - 19900101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 43590
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19900226
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19900221
Record Creation Date: 19900228

Defect Summary:

THE SPRING CLAMP TANGS ON THE COOLANT BYPASS HOSE MAY CONTACT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE DAMAGED HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

ROTATE SPRING CLAMP TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH FUEL HOSE; REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES.

Notes:

SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING HOSE CLAMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.4L ENGINES.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V038000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1990
Manufacturer Component Description: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19880901 - 19891001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39361
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19900226
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19900221
Record Creation Date: 19900228

Defect Summary:

INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.

Consequence Summary:

IF PRIMARY LATCH IS RELEASED OR IF HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED, HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION; THIS WOULD BLOCK DRIVER'S VISION AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE HOOD LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLY.

Notes:

SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V196000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1989
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19940214
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19931129
Record Creation Date: 19931201

Defect Summary:

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence Summary:

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Notes:

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEMS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HYUNDAI SERVICE AT 1-313-747-6600. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V037000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1989
Manufacturer Component Description: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19880901 - 19900101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 43590
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19900226
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19900221
Record Creation Date: 19900228

Defect Summary:

THE SPRING CLAMP TANGS ON THE COOLANT BYPASS HOSE MAY CONTACT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE DAMAGED HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

ROTATE SPRING CLAMP TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH FUEL HOSE; REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES.

Notes:

SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING HOSE CLAMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.4L ENGINES.

HYUNDAI: SONATA: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V038000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: SONATA
Model Year: 1989
Manufacturer Component Description: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19880901 - 19891001
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39361
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19900226
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19900221
Record Creation Date: 19900228

Defect Summary:

INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.

Consequence Summary:

IF PRIMARY LATCH IS RELEASED OR IF HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED, HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION; THIS WOULD BLOCK DRIVER'S VISION AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:

REPLACE HOOD LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLY.

Notes:

SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V187000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69
Manufacturer Component Description: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050222 - 20050327
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 277
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20050408
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050428
Record Creation Date: 20050429

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY WAS TO BREAK AS A RESULT OF THE INTERNAL CRACK, THE TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT LONGER BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WOULD PREVENT STEERING CONTROL OF THAT FRONT WHEEL BY THE SEPARATED TIE ROD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BEGINNING ON APRIL 8, 2005, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES. HYUNDAI WILL ARRANGE TO PICK UP AND RETURN THEIR VEHICLES AFTER REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 069.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V044000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Component Description: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20020129
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1174
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20020304
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20020208
Record Creation Date: 20020222

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET WAS NOT INSTALLED.

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY OR INCREASED SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE BRACKET HAS BEEN INSTALLED. IF THE BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V496000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20010810 - 20030215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1993
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040122
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20031203
Record Creation Date: 20031203

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Consequence Summary:

CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V290000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 56
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20010810 - 20020314
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7382
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030324
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20021105
Record Creation Date: 20021118

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM.

Consequence Summary:

DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. NONDEPLOYMENT OF AN SRS AIR BAG IN A CRASH WHERE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS WARRANTED COULD INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE, IF NECESSARY, AND WILL PLACE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 056. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V125000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011026 - 20030113
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 160904
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION AND THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM'S UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS.

Consequence Summary:

THE FRACTURING OF THE CONTROL ARM COULD AN OWNER'S CONTROL OVER THEIR VEHICLE THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WILL TREAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIALS TO ARREST THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROCESS. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 091.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V257000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20010810 - 20030215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312292
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030722
Record Creation Date: 20030729

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence Summary:

FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V290000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: - 20020414
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20030923
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20030805
Record Creation Date: 20030814

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM. DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence Summary:

NONDEPLOYMENT OF AN SRS AIR BAG IN A CRASH WHERE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS WARRANTED COULD INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE, IF NECESSARY, AND WILL PLACE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-899-981-0188.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V321000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 63
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20020105 - 20020109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 49
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030826
Record Creation Date: 20030829

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS MOUNTED BENEATH THE RIGHT PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S PADDED SURFACE. TEAR LINES ARE FORMED INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S PADDED SURFACE DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD. THESE TEAR LINES ALLOW A PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SURFACE TO FOLD UPWARD IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYS.

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF AMERICA AT 1-800-633-5151, OR IF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 063.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V496000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20010810 - 20030215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1993
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040122
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20031203
Record Creation Date: 20031203

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Consequence Summary:

CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V257000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20010801 - 20030215
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 312292
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20031013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20030722
Record Creation Date: 20030729

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence Summary:

FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V345000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960301 - 20000828
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42782
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20011210
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V345000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 2000
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960301 - 20000828
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42782
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20011210
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V198000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Component Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19981208 - 19990308
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 649
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19990412
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 19990726
Record Creation Date: 19990729
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," WAS MISPRINTED. IT INCORRECTLY CONTAINS THE TIRE SIZES, SEATING CAPACITY, AND LUGGAGE CAPACITY.

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE LOADING CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 1999. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACTHYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V345000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960301 - 20000828
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42782
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20011210
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1999
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 33
Manufacturer Component Description: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19990325 - 19990430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11530
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19990714
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 19990707
Record Creation Date: 19990714

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.

Consequence Summary:

SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V345000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1998
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960301 - 20000828
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42782
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20011210
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V095002
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7111
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000918
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20000721
Record Creation Date: 20000824

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-981-0452.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V345000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960301 - 20000828
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42782
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20011210
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20011106
Record Creation Date: 20011115

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V026000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19951218 - 19961018
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74965
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19970428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Report Received Date: 19970226
Record Creation Date: 19970303

Defect Summary:

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

HYUNDAI: TIBURON: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V095001
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TIBURON
Model Year: 1997
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 19960901 - 19970831
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84020
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000428
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20000328
Record Creation Date: 20000329

Defect Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes:

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V061000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2010
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 95
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20091110 - 20091130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 515
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20100305
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20100225
Record Creation Date: 20100225

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES. PROPERLY SEATED ADULT RIGHT FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS WEIGHING OVER APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS CAUSE THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MODULE PROGRAM TO ILLUMINATE THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP.

Consequence Summary:

IF "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY IF A CRASH OF SUFFICIENT FORCE TO REQUIRE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS EXPERIENCED, AND WILL NOT BE DEACTIVATED IF A CHILD IS SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEATING POSITION, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD FRONT PASSENGER.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PODS MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. HYUNDAI ANTICIPATES OWNERS NOTIFICATION BEGAN BY TELEPHONE ON FEBRUARY 15 2010 AND THE NOTIFICATION WAS MAILED ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO.095.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V259000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2010
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 101
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20100227 - 20100417
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7829
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20110520
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110426
Record Creation Date: 20110429
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," FOR THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF THE REAR REFLECTOR ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED IN THE REAR BUMPERS.

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR REFLECTOR ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 101.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V197000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 79
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20061101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2967
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20070906
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20070508
Record Creation Date: 20070508
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN TWO MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V445000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 79
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20061101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 128300
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20070129
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20061122
Record Creation Date: 20061127
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050401 - 20070430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050404 - 20061020
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V197000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 79
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20061101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2967
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20070906
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20070508
Record Creation Date: 20070508
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN TWO MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V445000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 79
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20061101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 128300
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20070129
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20061122
Record Creation Date: 20061127
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050401 - 20070430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2006
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050404 - 20061020
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V119000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20050227
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30558
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20050413
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050325
Record Creation Date: 20050329

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 068.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V342000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 71
Manufacturer Component Description: PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050329 - 20050520
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 330
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20050912
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20050727
Record Creation Date: 20050729

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.

Consequence Summary:

THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO 071.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V197000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 79
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20061101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2967
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20070906
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20070508
Record Creation Date: 20070508
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN TWO MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V177000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20050227
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 349
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20050427
Record Creation Date: 20050428

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 068.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V445000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 79
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20040730 - 20061101
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 128300
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20070129
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20061122
Record Creation Date: 20061127
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 079.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V315000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 71
Manufacturer Component Description: PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050329 - 20050520
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6146
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20050729
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20050707
Record Creation Date: 20050713

Defect Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.

Consequence Summary:

THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 071.CUSTOMERS 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.

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050401 - 20070430
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: TUCSON: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: TUCSON
Model Year: 2005
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91B026
Manufacturer Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20050404 - 20061020
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3011
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090902
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20090721
Record Creation Date: 20090717

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO RECALL NO.91B026.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E016000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 82
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080331
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080207
Record Creation Date: 20080208

Defect Summary:

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1 COULD CAUSE HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE.

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E055000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 85
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20081013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080903
Record Creation Date: 20080910

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTACT. THE MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016). OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THEIR TRAILER HITCH REPAIRED UNDER THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI TO HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED HARNESS INSTALLED. HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL NO. 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061226 - 20071130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V472000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 103
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061226 - 20080321
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 205233
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110909
Record Creation Date: 20110913

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 103,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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E016000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 82
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20080331
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080207
Record Creation Date: 20080208

Defect Summary:

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1 COULD CAUSE HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE.

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E055000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 85
Manufacturer Component Description: TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Type of Report: E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3387
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20081013
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20080903
Record Creation Date: 20080910

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTACT. THE MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016). OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THEIR TRAILER HITCH REPAIRED UNDER THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI TO HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED HARNESS INSTALLED. HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S RECALL NO. 082.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 92
Manufacturer Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061226 - 20071130
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 532633
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090629
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20090415
Record Creation Date: 20090415

Defect Summary:

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.

Consequence Summary:

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

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.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: VERACRUZ: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V472000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: VERACRUZ
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 103
Manufacturer Component Description: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20061226 - 20080321
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 205233
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20110909
Record Creation Date: 20110913

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:

HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 103,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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: XG350: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000713 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: XG350: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: XG350: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: XG350: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000713 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: XG350: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V178000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263968
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040630
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date: 20040409
Record Creation Date: 20040420
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: XG350: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66
Manufacturer Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20011001 - 20021109
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20041005
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Report Received Date: 20040726
Record Creation Date: 20040802
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Defect Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

HYUNDAI: XG350: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2002
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000713 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .

HYUNDAI: XG350: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Vehicle/Equipment Model: XG350
Model Year: 2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 89
Manufacturer Component Description: SUSPENSION
Manufacturers Involved in Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered: 20000713 - 20031120
Type of Report: V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188282
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20090717
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Report Received Date: 20090416
Record Creation Date: 20090416

Defect Summary:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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 APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence Summary:

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Notes:

HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089.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 SAFERCAR.GOV .




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