New Recall..., Rear Brake Light Switch Options

[CptGloval]

I'd call HMA & get their opinion, and then demand your money back from the Dealer.

A Dealer has a right to charge for any TSB Repairs, but this was classified as a Recall in April.

Went and argued with them this morning. Showed them the recall I printed from here (thanks for posting this guys, btw). They gave me my money back plus part cost. Then they inspected it to make sure I did it right since it was a safety issue. I was happy, but they still are ripping people off. Especially since its a ten minute repair. There labor must be like 165 bucks for ten minutes, because the part cost $5.30 and they wanted $170 to install.

[mamamia]

... I was happy, but they still are ripping people off. Especially since its a ten minute repair. There labor must be like 165 bucks for ten minutes, because the part cost $5.30 and they wanted $170 to install.

Hey, calm down, these are CAR DEALERS, you know? These are TOUGH times for car dealers, you know.

[V6 Sonata]

On the 23rd of June I paied $100 to my dealership for them to look at the ESC problem since my car has 60K miles on it. They told me it was the $5.30 brake switch part, and they would install it for me for $170. I told them no thanks, bought this part, and put it in myself. Feeling dumb for spending $105 for a 5 buck part and ten minutes of my time. Now i see the recall was issued the next day! What a scam my dealership is running! i'm going to call them and see if I can't get my 100 bucks back, but i'm not holding my breath.

At least they didnt tell you that it would make your car not start properly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif) I think thats the people who are really running a scam or just dont know what the heck there doing

[mamamia]

I think thats the people who are really running a scam or just dont know what the heck there doing

A bit of both.

[kn5owa]

Rahm Emmanuel - White House chief of staff - was quoted many times for stating -- "Never let a crisis go to waste". I think he was talking about the fiscal crisis.

But, it looks like the car dealers have adopted a similar philosophy -- "Never let a recall go to waste" (make a little money)

They may be playing with fire, since recalls are mandated and governed by federal law and regulation. Maybe a few calls to NHTSA, or somebody like that, are in order.

[ctc]

My 06 Sonata wouldn't start today. Cranks but doesn't start. Could the brake switch cause this to happen.

[MiamiLX]

My 06 Sonata wouldn't start today. Cranks but doesn't start. Could the brake switch cause this to happen.

No, not unless the lights stayed on. Was the Battery Dead? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/00000732.gif)

[ctc]

Battery is ok car turns over. Still under warranty so I will have towed to dealer tommorrow. Looked for obvious causes but found nothing out of place. This is just a educated guess but I'm thinking fuel pump. With modern cars it's hard to tell without a garage full of high tech tools.

[V6 Sonata]

Battery is ok car turns over. Still under warranty so I will have towed to dealer tommorrow. Looked for obvious causes but found nothing out of place. This is just a educated guess but I'm thinking fuel pump. With modern cars it's hard to tell without a garage full of high tech tools.

Mine was loose causing the car to have issues turning over but either way was replaced.

[SonataRobbie]

Has anyone received any notice of this recall in the mail? And has anyone had any issues with the dealer performing the recall service without a notice from HMA? I know the dealers seemed touchy about this when the OCS recall came out a while back.

I ask becasue I'm at 71,800 miles and my ESC OFF and ABS lights have been off and on for the past few weeks. I've confirmed that when the lights are on, those systems are indeed NON-FUNCTIONAL (fortunately, I didn't hit anyone or anything, but it was a bit too close for comfort). I haven't received a notice in the mail yet, but I'd like to have the dealer do this on Friday. Do you think I'll have any trouble?

[wymi]

Has anyone received any notice of this recall in the mail? And has anyone had any issues with the dealer performing the recall service without a notice from HMA? I know the dealers seemed touchy about this when the OCS recall came out a while back.

I ask becasue I'm at 71,800 miles and my ESC OFF and ABS lights have been off and on for the past few weeks. I've confirmed that when the lights are on, those systems are indeed NON-FUNCTIONAL (fortunately, I didn't hit anyone or anything, but it was a bit too close for comfort). I haven't received a notice in the mail yet, but I'd like to have the dealer do this on Friday. Do you think I'll have any trouble?

We had both cars done at our dealer no problem. I just called them up and said I read about a brake switch recall. They did both cars the same day, it took about 20 minutes per car.

[frozentax]

Has anyone received any notice of this recall in the mail? And has anyone had any issues with the dealer performing the recall service without a notice from HMA? I know the dealers seemed touchy about this when the OCS recall came out a while back.

I ask becasue I'm at 71,800 miles and my ESC OFF and ABS lights have been off and on for the past few weeks. I've confirmed that when the lights are on, those systems are indeed NON-FUNCTIONAL (fortunately, I didn't hit anyone or anything, but it was a bit too close for comfort). I haven't received a notice in the mail yet, but I'd like to have the dealer do this on Friday. Do you think I'll have any trouble?

They did mine with no problem, however I did have to request it (I think it was around the time the recall was issued). My sister has an 06 GLS which was taken to the dealer (different one) probably about three weeks ago. They didn't mention the recall or perform the replacement on their own (I told her to ask, but guess she forgot).

This post has been edited by frozentax: Aug 3 2009, 10:42 AM

[ctc]

Found out that it was the fuel pump, should be done in a couple of days pump is back ordered. They gave me a loaner so no problem. Dealer also changed brake light switch without me even asking. Not to happy about pump failing but on the bright side my dealers service department has been great.