Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Stability Program (Esp), The Yaw Rate Sensor May Become Too Sensitive And May Recalibrate InAccurately. While Driving The Esp Program May Cause The Engine To Reduce Power And May Cause A Brake At One Of The Wheels To Be Inappropriately.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
TUCSON
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V177000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
Effect Of Defect
Brake Application Caused By Inadvertent Esp Activation May Result In Loss Of Control And A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Esp Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During May 2005. Owners May Contact Hyundai De Puerto Rico At 1-800-981-0188.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Caribbean-Puerto Rico
Start Of Manufacture
20040730
End Of Manufacture
20050227
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
349
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20050427
Make Campaign Number
68