NHTSA recall 04V131000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Hyundai Santa Fe
Reported Mar 16, 200417,401 vehicles affectedHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 065Built Sep 3, 2002 – Feb 27, 2004
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5 liter V-6 engines, 4-wheel drive and antilock braking systems (ABS), if the brake pedal IS depressed at speeds between 3 and 12 mph when the brake pad friction surfaces are wet, a vibration may occur between the brake discs and pads causing ABS sensor electronic signal noise to develop. at speeds below 5 mph, the ABS sensor signal noise may cause the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) to activate the ABS, extending the stopping distance.
The risk
If an extended stopping distance occurs, it could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS ecu. owner notification began on march 24, 2004. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.