A malfunctioning switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate
of ConsumerAffairs
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles.
The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction, which could cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal.
Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position or enabling an occupant to move the shifter out of PARK without applying the brake, and causing the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Disabling the brake-transmission shift interlock could result in a vehicle roll-away.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The safety recall will begin by June 2013.
Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.