Hyundai Trajet Recall R/2004/152: Premature Wear Of The Hand Brake Cable, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 5,869
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/152
- DVSA reference
Hyundai recalled Trajet vehicles. Premature wear of the hand brake cable resulting in hand brake failure. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and fitted with a hand brake cable of an improved design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Premature wear of the hand brake cable resulting in hand brake failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PREMATURE WEAR OF THE HAND BRAKE CABLE Defect: Premature wear of the hand brake cable resulting in hand brake failure. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and fitted with a hand brake cable of an improved design.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in hand brake failure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and fitted with a hand brake cable of an improved design.
Are You Affected?
Trajet may be included. Hyundai estimates 5,869 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/152. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa FE, TrajetSuspension may fail | Book soon | R/2010/091 | |
| Santa FE, TrajetPossible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/166 | |
| Santa FE, TrajetPossible fuel leak and engine shutdown | Urgent | R/2003/109 | |
| Tucson NX4EThe subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may e reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance) | Urgent | R/2024/489 | |
| I40, IX35 EL, IX35 Fuel Cell, Santa FE and 2 moreA potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2024/309 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2004/061 on 14 Jun 2004, for vehicle may catch fire. The one launched after it was R/2005/122 on 24 Oct 2005, for brakes may apply prematurely. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/152, launched 29 November 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.