Recall 05V-315: 2005 Hyundai Tucson

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Jul 7, 2005, covering about 6,146 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-315
Report date
Jul 7, 2005
Vehicles affected
6,146
Owners notified
Jul 29, 2005

The problem

On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.

The risk

The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes

Hyundai recall no. 071.customers 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentParking Brake
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V315000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hyundai Tucson2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-315?

On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.

How is recall 05V-315 fixed?

Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.