Hyundai is recalling 304,900 Sonata sedans in the U.S. for faulty brake pedals that can cause a host of problems, according to filings posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The 2011-2012 Sonata has a defective stopper pad, a piece fixed to the brake-pedal arm that contacts the plunger switch controlling the brake lights, that can “deteriorate” and allow the plunger to stay extended when the brake pedal is released. This can keep the brake lights illuminated when the driver isn’t applying any pedal pressure, plus it may enable a few other unintended features, such as the ability to shift out of park without applying the brake or activating the brake override throttle cutout (such as in the event of a stuck throttle). The traction control warning lamp may also illuminate.
Hyundai said it noticed the problem in July 2014 when it received more warranty claims for stopper pad replacements but did not take action until September 2015 when the claim rate for these models reached 0.5 percent, or approximately 1500 cars. Hyundai said it is still investigating the problem, which indicates other Sonata models from newer model years could be affected. For now, only Sonata models manufactured at Hyundai’s Alabama plant between Dec. 11, 2009 and June 30, 2011 are included. Dealers will replace the stopper pads at a later date.
The Sonata was redesigned entirely for 2011. The initial 2011 model year has been recalled eight other times, including in September for potential engine failure. Also that month, Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 Accent models for faulty brake light switches that could cause the opposite sort of problems Sonata owners have reported, such as the brake lights not illuminating or the inability to shift out of park.
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