Recall 05V177000: ESP Control Unit Programming

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Hyundai/Tucson 2005

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V177000 RECALL DATE: APR 19, 2005

COMPONENT: Suspension: Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 349

SUMMARY:
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 applied.

CONSEQUENCE:
Brake application caused by inadvertent ESP activation may result in loss of control and a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the ESP hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall is expected to begin during May 2005. Owners should contact Hyundai de Puerto Rico at 1-800-981-0188.

NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 068. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.