Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V177000 Reported April 27, 2005

Electronic stability control/yaw rate sensor

Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico · Electronic Stability Control · 349 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V177000
Manufacturer Campaign
068
Component
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicles Affected
349
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 27, 2005

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference recall ID 05V177000 or campaign 068.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V177000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V177000?

NHTSA recall 05V177000 was issued by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico on April 27, 2005. It addresses: Electronic stability control/yaw rate sensor. The recall affects approximately 349 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electronic Stability Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V177000 or the manufacturer campaign number 068. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.