NHTSA Recall # | 122291 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V359000 |
MFG Compaign # | 164 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT |
Date of notification | 04/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/04/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/03/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/06/17 |
Report created | 06/06/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 161074 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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). |