Recall 05V119000: ESP Control Unit Programming

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Hyundai/Tucson 2005

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V119000 RECALL DATE: March 24, 2005

COMPONENT: Suspension: Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 30558

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 applied.

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

Remedy:
Dealers will reprogram the ESP hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall is expected to begin on April 30, 2005. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 068. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.