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New Recall..., Rear Brake Light Switch

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yjbeach View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 01:29 PM Post #1
Full Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 16-June 08 Member No.: 46,993 Status: Location: Washington DC Drives: Sonata Limited	Today, I went to my local dearlership here at Fairfax Hyundai (Fairfax, VA), to have my sunvisor replaced under warranty. They notified me of a Hyundai Recall that went out this week for the brake switch in the Sonata. They informed me there is a possiblity the rear lights might malfunction and stop working. It was about a 10 minute wait longer to have them replace it. Just an FYI, the guy said people should call into see if they are under this recall and letters should have gone out. Hope this helps. Wouldn't want anyone to get rear-ended at night.

shawn4547 View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 02:24 PM Post #2
Senior Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 5-April 09 Member No.: 60,398 Status: Location: USA,Indiana Drives: several	QUOTE (yjbeach @ Jun 25 2009, 01:29 PM) Today, I went to my local dearlership here at Fairfax Hyundai (Fairfax, VA), to have my sunvisor replaced under warranty. They notified me of a Hyundai Recall that went out this week for the brake switch in the Sonata. They informed me there is a possiblity the rear lights might malfunction and stop working. It was about a 10 minute wait longer to have them replace it. Just an FYI, the guy said people should call into see if they are under this recall and letters should have gone out. Hope this helps. Wouldn't want anyone to get rear-ended at night. You are 100% right! Here is the Recall Bulletin if anyone would like to view. Shawn http://www.myhyundaiforums.com/09-01-018.pdf

mamamia View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 03:14 PM Post #3
Veteran Group: Members Posts: 3,375 Joined: 13-February 06 Member No.: 15,333 Status: Location: Chicagoland, IL Drives: 2006 Arctic White Sonata GLS 2.4 (DOB 11.7.05, on my BD!)	Wait, is this the BREAK SWITCH that's been the culprit of all kinds of other weird malfunctioning we've been reading here lately?

shawn4547 View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 03:20 PM Post #4
Senior Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 5-April 09 Member No.: 60,398 Status: Location: USA,Indiana Drives: several	QUOTE (mamamia @ Jun 25 2009, 03:14 PM) Wait, is this the BREAK SWITCH that's been the culprit of all kinds of other weird malfunctioning we've been reading here lately? Yup!! Shawn

MiamiLX View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 05:04 PM Post #5
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 5,701 Joined: 4-April 06 Member No.: 16,850 Status: Location: Near Death Valley CA Drives: 2006 Sonata LX V6	OLD NEWS (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif) QUOTE (ddix1026 @ Jun 19 2009, 05:07 AM) Miami, they actually put out a recall now.. (in April)... my wife's Tucson had the ESC Off light go on the other day (cleared once re-started).. if it happens again, i will probably be taking it to the dealer for replacement... Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HYUNDAI / ACCENT 2006-2007 HYUNDAI / AZERA 2007 HYUNDAI / ELANTRA 2007 HYUNDAI / ENTOURAGE 2006-2007 HYUNDAI / SANTA FE 2007 HYUNDAI / SONATA 2006-2007 HYUNDAI / TUCSON 2005-2007 HYUNDAI / VERACRUZ 2007-2008 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 14, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V122000 PE09003 NHTSA Action Number: PE09003 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Potential Number of Units Affected: 531894 Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 531,894 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 AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF 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: THESE MALFUNCTIONS MY LEAD TO A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grin.gif)

kn5owa View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 06:11 PM Post #6
Expert Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 29-January 05 Member No.: 4,593 Status: Location: Northern VA Drives: Sonata LX 2006 - Two	QUOTE (mamamia @ Jun 25 2009, 04:14 PM) Wait, is this the BREAK SWITCH that's been the culprit of all kinds of other weird malfunctioning we've been reading here lately? On my car, it would be the BRAKE SWITCH. Sorry

bobad View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 06:31 PM Post #7
Fagedaboudit! Group: Members Posts: 1,640 Joined: 8-February 06 Member No.: 15,153 Status: Location: Louisiana Drives: 06 Sonata GLS V6 born on 2006-01-29	QUOTE (kn5owa @ Jun 25 2009, 06:11 PM) On my car, it would be the BRAKE SWITCH. A few months back, mine was acting up. the ESC OFF light would come on and maybe something else I can't remember. Took it in, they said it was caused by the brake switch. They changed it, no more ESC OFF light. Amazing how everything is tied together.

MiamiLX View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 06:39 PM Post #8
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 5,701 Joined: 4-April 06 Member No.: 16,850 Status: Location: Near Death Valley CA Drives: 2006 Sonata LX V6	QUOTE (kn5owa @ Jun 25 2009, 04:11 PM) On my car, it would be the BRAKE SWITCH. Sorry Always remember Mama comes from Italy and has connections with the Mob, or a Mob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif)

i360 View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 09:31 PM Post #9
Expert Group: Members Posts: 826 Joined: 12-June 07 Member No.: 31,599 Status: Location: Floriduh Drives: 2009 Sonata LTD i4	Thanks for the info Shawn! This post has been edited by i360: Jun 25 2009, 09:32 PM

mamamia View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 12:58 PM Post #10
Veteran Group: Members Posts: 3,375 Joined: 13-February 06 Member No.: 15,333 Status: Location: Chicagoland, IL Drives: 2006 Arctic White Sonata GLS 2.4 (DOB 11.7.05, on my BD!)	QUOTE (MiamiLX @ Jun 25 2009, 06:39 PM) Always remember Mama comes from Italy and has connections with the Mob, or a Mob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) Break or Brake -- You NEVER make an Italian woman angry. 'Specially when she's from the SOUTH of Italy. SERIOUSLY.... This is major. And I believe it affects many THOUSANDS of Sonatas (and other Hyundais), and needs our attention.... I'm gonna check it with my dealer before taking her in for her next oil change, which I originally planned to have my local Shell guy perform but not this time... This post has been edited by mamamia: Jun 26 2009, 06:18 PM

ddix1026 View Member Profile	Jun 27 2009, 10:47 AM Post #11
Lonely Commuter Group: Members Posts: 2,767 Joined: 25-July 07 Member No.: 33,155 Status: Location: NJ, USA Drives: 06 Sonata GLS-V6 (mine), 07 Tucson SE-V6 (wife's)	QUOTE (mamamia @ Jun 26 2009, 01:58 PM) You NEVER make an Italian woman angry. 'Specially when she's from the SOUTH of Italy. Picture it.. Sicily.. 1939....

MiamiLX View Member Profile	Jun 27 2009, 05:50 PM Post #12
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 5,701 Joined: 4-April 06 Member No.: 16,850 Status: Location: Near Death Valley CA Drives: 2006 Sonata LX V6	QUOTE (mamamia @ Jun 26 2009, 10:58 AM) SERIOUSLY.... This is major. And I believe it affects many THOUSANDS of Sonatas (and other Hyundais), and needs our attention.... I'm gonna check it with my dealer before taking her in for her next oil change, which I originally planned to have my local Shell guy perform but not this time... Absolutely mama on all counts, but, I just got a Dealer Service last Week and was told there are no open recalls on my unit. However I am experiencing no symptoms from Dash, and always try to check my Brake lights. First do a visual inspection and then at night observe your lights & 3rd light at any store with Glass. Hopefully the site you pick is dark. Perhaps these items are not as serious as it seems on paper. Unless you are having problems. I'm more worried about Bulbs burning out. This post has been edited by MiamiLX: Jun 27 2009, 05:52 PM

kn5owa View Member Profile	Jun 28 2009, 10:57 AM Post #13
Expert Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 29-January 05 Member No.: 4,593 Status: Location: Northern VA Drives: Sonata LX 2006 - Two	QUOTE (MiamiLX @ Jun 27 2009, 06:50 PM) I'm more worried about Bulbs burning out. As well you should be - both brake bulbs (the lower two) are high brightness bulbs with only a 400 hour life - I had to replace both of mine. This post has been edited by kn5owa: Jun 28 2009, 10:57 AM

MiamiLX View Member Profile	Jun 28 2009, 11:09 AM Post #14
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 5,701 Joined: 4-April 06 Member No.: 16,850 Status: Location: Near Death Valley CA Drives: 2006 Sonata LX V6	QUOTE (kn5owa @ Jun 28 2009, 08:57 AM) As well you should be - both brake bulbs (the lower two) are high brightness bulbs with only a 400 hour life - I had to replace both of mine. Yeah they are dual filament bulbs. The good thing though, they are only about seventy cents to replace, and can be done quite easily. Within seconds!

Suzanna View Member Profile	Jun 28 2009, 11:19 AM Post #15
Full Member Group: Members Posts: 188 Joined: 25-March 06 Member No.: 16,590 Status: Location: Tampa, Florida Drives: 2006 Sonata LX Pearl White, tan interior and sunroof	I was at the dealer for an oil change yesterday, and was told of the recall. I haven't followed here recently, so didn't know about any problems. He said besides the stop light, it could affect how the car starts.

V6 Sonata View Member Profile	Jun 28 2009, 04:41 PM Post #16
Expert Group: Members Posts: 632 Joined: 22-September 08 From: High Desert Member No.: 51,610 Status: Location: Victorvile,California USA Drives: 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3 V6// 2008 Infiniti G35S 3.5L V6//2009 Nissan Titan 5.6L V8 LE	QUOTE (Suzanna @ Jun 28 2009, 09:19 AM) I was at the dealer for an oil change yesterday, and was told of the recall. I haven't followed here recently, so didn't know about any problems. He said besides the stop light, it could affect how the car starts. Has nothing at all to do with how the car starts,someones feeding you BS,it has to do with how the car stops,your lights and cruise control.

Suzanna View Member Profile	Jun 28 2009, 07:34 PM Post #17
Full Member Group: Members Posts: 188 Joined: 25-March 06 Member No.: 16,590 Status: Location: Tampa, Florida Drives: 2006 Sonata LX Pearl White, tan interior and sunroof	At least they fixed it without me having to make a special trip. I am using the cruise control alot, especially after my speeding ticket.

MiamiLX View Member Profile	Jun 28 2009, 07:50 PM Post #18
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 5,701 Joined: 4-April 06 Member No.: 16,850 Status: Location: Near Death Valley CA Drives: 2006 Sonata LX V6	QUOTE (Suzanna @ Jun 28 2009, 05:34 PM) At least they fixed it without me having to make a special trip. I am using the cruise control alot, especially after my speeding ticket. FHP? Hey Billy Mays flew into Tampa Airport on Saturday and hit his head on a rough landing. He died the next day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) This post has been edited by MiamiLX: Jun 29 2009, 10:52 AM

CptGloval View Member Profile	Jun 30 2009, 01:31 AM Post #19
Senior Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 10-July 06 Member No.: 19,706 Status: Location: 60431 Drives: 2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3L 6cyl.	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.

MiamiLX View Member Profile	Jun 30 2009, 11:04 AM Post #20
Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 5,701 Joined: 4-April 06 Member No.: 16,850 Status: Location: Near Death Valley CA Drives: 2006 Sonata LX V6	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.

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