2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Recalls (4)

Campaign:: 11E040000 on 10/05/2011
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 2,254
Defect:: Curt manufacturing is recalling certain tow package wiring harnesses, part number 55538, that connect tow vehicle lighting circuits to trailer lighting circuits sold for use on certain model year 2009 through 2011 hyundai santa fe vehicles. the units are not water-tight and moisture can seep into the converter module and defeat the module's internal circuit protection.
Consequence:: Without the circuit protection, the module can overheat possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:: Curt manufacturing will notify owners and replace the tow package wiring harness. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 17, 2011. owners may contact curt manufacturing at 1-715 831-8713.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to owners that purchased a curt mfg towing package as aftermarket equipment.owners should contact curt mfg and not their vehicle dealer to obtain the replacement wiring harness.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 12V354000 on 07/25/2012
Component:: Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:: 04/18/2006 - 07/06/2008
Affected:: 199,118
Defect:: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006, through july 7, 2008. the occupant classification system (ocs) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Consequence:: Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. the safety recall began on september 7, 2012. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:: Hyundai's recall campaign number is 105.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 13V113000 on 03/31/2013
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Manufactured:: 03/31/2007 - 07/30/2011
Affected:: 1,712,336
Defect:: Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 accent, model year 2007-2011 azera, sonata and sante fe,2006-2011 tucson, 2009-2011 elantra touring, 2007-2010 elantra, 2008-2011 veracruz, 2009-2011 genesis, 2010-2011 genesis coupe, 2007-2008 entourage, and 2006-2008 tiburon vehicles. originally, in april 2013, hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 accent and tucson, model year 2007-2010 elantra, model year 2007-2011 santa fe, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. in september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. in the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the park position and cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence:: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. this may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 13V113000 on 03/31/2013
Component:: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:: 03/31/2007 - 07/30/2011
Affected:: 1,712,336
Defect:: Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 accent, model year 2007-2011 azera, sonata and sante fe,2006-2011 tucson, 2009-2011 elantra touring, 2007-2010 elantra, 2008-2011 veracruz, 2009-2011 genesis, 2010-2011 genesis coupe, 2007-2008 entourage, and 2006-2008 tiburon vehicles. originally, in april 2013, hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 accent and tucson, model year 2007-2010 elantra, model year 2007-2011 santa fe, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. in september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. in the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the park position and cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence:: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. this may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE TSBs (22)

Bulletin:: TSB-09-FL-003
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 or dtc p0638. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-09-FL-003-1
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: mil on dtc p2135 or p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation- tps replacement & ecm update. some vehicles may experience either slight engine rpm fluctuation at cold warm up or malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (elec
Bulletin:: SB-09-01-017
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles are equipped with an in car navigation system as part of the audio system. if a navigation system experiences lock up during operation, this bulletin describes the repair procedure necessary to reprogram the navigat
Bulletin:: TSB-09-AT-013
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). an improperly adjusted or improperly op
Bulletin:: TSB-09-SS-006
Component:: 107000 power train:axle hubs
Summary:: Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain santa fe vehicles. the procedure includes installation instructions for dust covers included in the replacement hub bearing kit.
Bulletin:: TSB09-FL-003-2
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc p0638 (power management). *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-09-AT-018
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated
Bulletin:: SB-09-BE-029
Component:: 126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:: Hyundai: turn signal switch operation. this bulletin provides a procedure to improve turn signal switch canceling after a wide turn. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-10-01-006
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: Hyundai: some vehicles are equipped with an in car navigation system as part of the audio system. if a navigation system experiences lock up during operation, this bulletin describes the repair procedure necessary to reprogram the navigat
Bulletin:: TSB-09-01-035
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: provides an inspection and repair procedure for s1 oxygen sensors to correct this condition. some vehicles equipped with 3.3l engines may set dtc p0133 and/or p0153. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-10-GI-001
Component:: 355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:: Hyundai: label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110. effective 6/2/08, fmvss 110 (fmvss 110) sets a threshold for correcting load capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased
Bulletin:: TSB-10-SS-004
Component:: 204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:: Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. describes the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain vehicles. the procedure includes installation instructions for dust covers included in the replacement hub bearing kit. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-10-FL-010
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: dtc p2135/p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation; tps replacement and ecm update. some 2.7l, 3.3l or 3.8l engines in models identified in the applicability list may experience one or more of the conditions listed. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-10-EM-006
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners. *rm
Bulletin:: TSB-15-01-031
Component:: 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:: Hyundai: information procedure regarding replacement of alternator due to oil contamination, lh (front) cylinder head cover gasket, resulting in no alternator output, no start, no crank or loss of power. model 2007-09 santa fe.
Bulletin:: SCI-936
Component:: 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:: Hyundai: on certain vehicles, front valve cover gasket and alternator needs inspection and if necessary, will be replaced due to engine oil leakage from front cylinder bank valve cover gasket near where cylinder head and timing cover mate
Bulletin:: 12-ST-002
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 5NP-B6E2P-10
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: "the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm
Bulletin:: 5NP-J9Y3S-04
Component:: 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:: In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. as a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the botto
Bulletin:: 5NP-V3F8T-09
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: If you are servicing a vehicle with the dtc or symptoms listed below, refer to the service procedure to diagnose the condition. ? diagnostic trouble codes: ? p0705 - range switch sensor circuit ? p0706 - range switch range/performance
Bulletin:: 5NPU4E5D02
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: In some areas, a vehicle?s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. as a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the botto
Bulletin:: 5NP-P5L7D-05
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the gds as shown in the service procedure to measure shift engagement time.

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