Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V342000 Reported July 27, 2005

Parking brake lever

Q: What is recall 05V342000?

NHTSA recall 05V342000 was issued by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico on July 27, 2005. It addresses: Parking brake lever. The recall affects approximately 330 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico · N/A · 330 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V342000

Manufacturer Campaign

071

Manufacturer

Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

330

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 27, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference recall ID 05V342000 or campaign 071.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V342000

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

What is recall 05V342000?

NHTSA recall 05V342000 was issued by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico on July 27, 2005. It addresses: Parking brake lever. The recall affects approximately 330 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V342000 or the manufacturer campaign number 071. 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.