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Vehicle recall 05V342000 · July 27, 2005

2005 Hyundai Tucson

On certain passenger vehicles, the parking lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and may damage the teeth of the parking lever ratchet.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Hyundai of puerto rico recall no 071.CUSTOMERS 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V342000
Reported to NHTSA
July 27, 2005
Filed by
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Manufacturer campaign
071
Owner notification
September 12, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
330
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Parking brake
Recall 05V342000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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