NHTSA Recall 05V342000: Parking brake
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 330 vehicles. It affects 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V342000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 071 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | July 27, 2005 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V342000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.