Recall on brake light switch

kabukiman · **March 07, 2013, 02:19:22**

Hey guys I recall reading about problems with brake lights cutting out and I know Hyundai have been aware of the problem for a little while, I noticed today there is a voluntary recall out on all sorts of models' brake light switches.

This includes first gen i30s built up to may 2012 I believe. Mine falls in that category.

I think I'll make a trip to the dealer just to be safe.

Surferdude · **Reply #1: March 07, 2013, 02:20:02**

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/hyundai-models-in-voluntary-recall-over-faulty-brake-light-switch/story-fncvk70o-1226591850472

Surferdude · **Reply #2: March 07, 2013, 02:29:02**

Beaten by 40 seconds.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #3: March 07, 2013, 04:15:51**

Don't be in too much of a hurry. Some owners here have had multiple replacements of their switches and my thinking is if it ain't broke don't fix it. I'd want to know they were using a supplier who actually makes a reliable switch b4 replacing. So far, no problems with ours

beerman · **Reply #4: March 07, 2013, 07:51:02**

Love the dodgy reporting....

"The company had discreetly begun fitting replacement parts as customers came in with the problem".

Is that not what you do with a car with a 5 year warranty when a faulty part that comes in to be repaired? Nothing discreet about it really.

If they were throwing a new one into cars that weren't faulty as they came in for scheduled service that would be discreetly fitting replacement parts.

Lakes · **Reply #5: March 07, 2013, 09:48:17**

well yet to have the problem first 08 CRDi 97,000k did not show up with falt with brake lights. & the 2011 CRDi 38,000k today still no brake light problem. if the RTA deem it unsafe you must take it to have check or they can send you a fefect.
Am i a recall Boy?

cheers

Surferdude · **Reply #6: March 07, 2013, 09:55:52**

Quote from: Lakes on March 07, 2013, 09:48:17

well yet to have the problem first 08 CRDi 97,000k did not show up with falt with brake lights. & the 2011 CRDi 38,000k today still no brake light problem. if the RTA deem it unsafe you must take it to have check or they can send you a fefect.
Am i a recall Boy?
cheers

I think a recall means they'll replace it on th eoff chance it might fail in the future.
Mine manifests itself with the ESP light coming on on the dash, until I restart the car.

Seoul-mate · **Reply #7: March 09, 2013, 01:45:56**

This story is 2 days old.....not sure if it has been posted already.

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-news/exclusive_hyundai_recalls_227000_cars_in_australia/

Doggie 1 · **Reply #8: March 09, 2013, 03:35:32**

That should keep the dealers busy for a while.
They should have asked us; we could have told them what was going on.

2i30s · **Reply #9: March 09, 2013, 03:36:39**

oh,but they all do it.

ElleB · **Reply #10: March 09, 2013, 11:20:48**

Well I will be checking in for a switch switch..

My ESP hs been playing up of late, ( intermittantlly) so I figure it may well be related, according to the various posts in the forum.

Good question , re who is making the new switch cf the old one !!!

Still, all in all, Hy has had a good run compared to other manufacturers.... no major recalls!!

Cheers and thanks to all contributors.....its awesome..

kabukiman · **Reply #11: March 12, 2013, 04:34:21**

Quote from: Surferdude on March 07, 2013, 09:55:52

Quote from: Lakes on March 07, 2013, 09:48:17
well yet to have the problem first 08 CRDi 97,000k did not show up with falt with brake lights. & the 2011 CRDi 38,000k today still no brake light problem. if the RTA deem it unsafe you must take it to have check or they can send you a fefect.
Am i a recall Boy?
cheers
I think a recall means they'll replace it on th eoff chance it might fail in the future.
Mine manifests itself with the ESP light coming on on the dash, until I restart the car.

Mine comes on sometimes and I was advised it is very very common and nothing to worry about.

At least Hyundai are proactive and willing to issue any sort of recall, unlike comapnies such as Ford...

simon@mgr · **Reply #12: April 01, 2013, 08:55:24**

My brake lights have just failed and I would not have known about the had not read the article in the Telegraph. Given some of the weather we have had and Gold Coast drivers, a heads up from Hyundai would have been nice.

FatBoy · **Reply #13: July 18, 2013, 12:47:18**

I got the phone call today from the dealer I purchased the car from. "Your car has come up as needing a brake light switch replaced. When can you bring it in?" I told them that I will contact my local dealer to organise a time as I don't live in their state anymore.

Question is, do I have to have a service at the same time, or just book it in for the recall?

Surferdude · **Reply #14: July 18, 2013, 12:52:05**

Quote from: FatBoy on July 18, 2013, 12:47:18

I got the phone call today from the dealer I purchased the car from. "Your car has come up as needing a brake light switch replaced. When can you bring it in?" I told them that I will contact my local dealer to organise a time as I don't live in their state anymore.

Question is, do I have to have a service at the same time, or just book it in for the recall?

They did mine as a standalone job. 10 minutes from driving in to driving out.

**Reply #15: July 18, 2013, 13:04:10**

Quote from: FatBoy on July 18, 2013, 12:47:18

I got the phone call today from the dealer I purchased the car from. "Your car has come up as needing a brake light switch replaced. When can you bring it in?" I told them that I will contact my local dealer to organise a time as I don't live in their state anymore.

Question is, do I have to have a service at the same time, or just book it in for the recall?

Like Surferdude, all the replacements we have had were not with a service. We have had three replaced. Just dropped the vehicles in, one at a time - I played golf - cars got a free wash.

Dazzler · **Reply #16: July 18, 2013, 13:40:18**

I still haven't had a chance to take Trish's in yet. (got to find a time that suits Trish and I (and Motors)

Lakes · **Reply #17: July 18, 2013, 23:10:13**

I read about it here, but have not experience a brake light problem ( like i check each time i drive. )
then this past month i had car serviced & service guy told me they have a recall on the brake light switch & they would do that & could i sign for that too. so i did that. everything still works. then about two weeks latter got letter from Hyundai that they noticed from records my brake light switch still had not been replaced, if i could take car in to a dealer. we that the first letter or notice on this subject Hyundai have ever sent ( they don't have my phone number ) so think someone got onto them about it.
like i read here voluntary now must be compulsory?

**Reply #18: July 18, 2013, 23:32:57**

They have certainly ramped up the recall for replacement. I've received a letter for a car I've sold. Admittedly they had a return on the bottom should I no longer own he vehicle. Then their is the additional $1000 off the new price (from Hy, not the dealer) if you trade a vehicle with the problem. Think the latter offer has finished, but my dealer phoned and got it on our recently purchased Accent.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #19: July 19, 2013, 10:33:09**

I got a letter too from H/A re the switch on the car that I have sold so I've passed it on to the new owner.

Aye30 · **Reply #20: July 19, 2013, 11:30:09**

We got 2 letters with the July offer of $1000 cashback. One of the offers also had a free coffee machine offer with a brake light switch affected models. (not sure if it is if you owned one or purchased a repaired one)

Dazzler · **Reply #21: July 19, 2013, 11:33:06**

Quote from: Aye30 on July 19, 2013, 11:30:09

We got 2 letters with the July offer of $1000 cashback. One of the offers also had a free coffee machine offer with a brake light switch affected models. (not sure if it is if you owned one or purchased a repaired one)

That is interesting .. didn't get the coffee machine one...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #22: July 19, 2013, 11:35:22**

Me neither.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #23: July 19, 2013, 11:53:03**

I wonder if I can get a coffee machine

Lakes · **Reply #24: July 19, 2013, 11:55:47**

I feel cheated, i should have held out for a freebie

Doggie 1 · **Reply #25: July 19, 2013, 11:57:22**

Come to WA and I'll buy you a freebie (coffee).

Lakes · **Reply #26: July 20, 2013, 11:25:23**

You are all heart Dave, thanks for the offer m8.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #27: July 20, 2013, 11:29:47**

neptune · **Reply #28: July 20, 2013, 12:44:50**

Quote from: db08 on July 19, 2013, 11:57:22

Come to WA and I'll buy you a freebie (coffee).

Is that an open invitation, Dave.......

Doggie 1 · **Reply #29: July 20, 2013, 12:46:25**

Quote from: neptune on July 20, 2013, 12:44:50

Quote from: db08 on July 19, 2013, 11:57:22
Come to WA and I'll buy you a freebie (coffee).

Is that an open invitation, Dave.......

Sure is.
I was down in Mandurah today actually.