NHTSA Recall 09V280000: Exterior lighting
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,011 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Hyundai Accent.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V280000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 91B026 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 21, 2009 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V280000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Azera | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.