Hyundai Tucson Safety Recall - FYI

[Errtt]

2006-2007 & 2009-2011 Tucsons produced during March 1 2006 - 19 October 2009 and March 1 2009 - November 30 2010 for stop lamp switch that may have intermittently malfunction.

Says stop lamp switch may cause intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, intermittent ability to remove shifter from park position, illumination of ESC indicator lamp, intermittent interference with cruse control operation, and may cause brake lights to not illuminate - but also states malfunction of the stop lamp switch does not affect performance of braking system.

WoW ---- a stop lamp switch that can cause all that!

I'm just getting around to it - just made appointment to have the stop lamp switch replaced.
Thought I'd post in case others affected and haven't received notification.

 

[supton]

Yep, computers watching everything. Need to step on the brake to shift out of park; wouldn't be surprised if pushbutton start required a foot on the brake too.

I like how 2008 managed to not have this issue.

 

[salv]

Not just the Tuscons. Hyundai changed to a different company to produce their stop lamp switches. It is a new design. All models are affected in certain production ranges.

If you have a question about whether or not your vehicle is affected, contact your Hyundai dealer and have them run your VIN. It is a 15 minute job. Hyundai did send out mailers for this campaign. It has been running for several months.

Push button start vehicles will not start in the event of a failed stop lamp switch. The information center will inform you to press the brake even though you already are.

 

[SHOZ]

On my Genesis Coupe it is the cruise control will not engage or resume.

 

[SrDriver]

My wife had this problem several months ago.

Near the shift leaver there is a small cap. You remove it and pust down with a key, etc., then you can operate the vehicle to get it to the shop. It took about 30 minutes to change out the defective switch - covered under warranty.

If you have push button start I read somewhere if you have this problem and hold down the start button for 10 seconds, it will allow the engine to start.

 

[salv]

Originally Posted By: SHOZ
On my Genesis Coupe it is the cruise control will not engage or resume.

That is a possible symptom of a bad stop lamp switch also.

Hyundai is very good about identifying issues and taking action. They are a great company.

My time at a Hyundai dealership has been a great experience.