NHTSA Recall 17V359000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V359000; Date: Jun. 5, 2017
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Hyundai Genesis; 2016 Hyundai Genesis; 2015 Hyundai Sonata; 2016 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Parking Brake:indicator Light
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 161,074
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 sonata and genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Recall Notes:
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: Aug 4, 2017
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