Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V280000 Reported July 21, 2009

Stop lamp switch

Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico · N/A · 3,011 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V280000
Manufacturer Campaign
91B026
Manufacturer
Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,011
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 21, 2009

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

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 09V280000 or campaign 91B026.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V280000

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

What is recall 09V280000?

NHTSA recall 09V280000 was issued by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico on July 21, 2009. It addresses: Stop lamp switch. The recall affects approximately 3,011 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 09V280000 or the manufacturer campaign number 91B026. 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.