NHTSA Recall 12V567000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V567000; Date: Dec. 7, 2012
If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Hyundai Veloster
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,490
Recall Summary:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall Notes:
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 107. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 22, 2013
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