DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS

Description
Hyundai-kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 sonata and azera vehicles.  These headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Hyundai-kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to hyundai motor america.  None of the headlamps were sold as retail.  As a result, an owner notification letter will not be issued.  

Notes
Hyundai-kia recall campaign 080.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: SWITCHES: BRAKE LIGHT

Description
Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles.  The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction.  A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released.  A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position.  It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

Consequence
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge.  The recall began on june 29, 2009.  Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.  

Notes
Hyundai recall no.  092.owners 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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description
Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles.  A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released.  A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the park position.  It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

Consequence
Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge.  The recall began on september 2, 2009.  Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.  

Notes
Hyundai of puerto rico recall no.91b026.owners 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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS: FRONTAL

Description
Hyundai de puerto rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008.  The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt.  If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.

Consequence
The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.  

Corrective Action
Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on february 8, 2010.  Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico 1-787-999-3333.

Notes
Hyundai safety recall no.  094.  Owners 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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS: FRONT

Description
Hyundai de puerto rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008.  The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt.  If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.

Consequence
The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.  

Corrective Action
Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on february 8, 2010.  Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico 1-787-999-3333.

Notes
Hyundai safety recall no.  094.  Owners 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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS: FRONTAL

Description
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008.  The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt.  If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.

Consequence
The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The safety recall began on february 22, 2010.  Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 094.owners 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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS: FRONT

Description
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008.  The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt.  If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.

Consequence
The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The safety recall began on february 22, 2010.  Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 094.owners 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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .