Recall 05V315000: Park Brake Lever Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: Model/Build Years:

Hyundai/Tucson 2005

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V315000 RECALL DATE: July 06, 2005

COMPONENT: Parking Brake

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 8400

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the vehicle's parking brake lever assembly. The recall is expected to begin during July 2005. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 071. Customers can 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.