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2007 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.

Corrective Action

this can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. the recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

2007 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy used in the nhtsa test.

Corrective Action

this can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver air bag module. the recall began on january 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.

Corrective Action

this can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. the recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy used in the nhtsa test.

Corrective Action

this can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver air bag module. the recall began on january 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Suspension:Automatic Stability Control (Asc)

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2005. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Parking Brake

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the parking lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may damage the teeth of the parking 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. the recall began on september 12, 2005. owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.

Corrective Action

this can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. the recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Suspension:Automatic Stability Control (Asc)

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by nhtsa using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy used in the nhtsa test.

Corrective Action

this can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver air bag module. the recall began on january 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Component

Parking Brake

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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