Component Description
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20131120
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150225
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
161074
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170804
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date
20170605
Record Creation Date
20170606
Regulation Part Number
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 Summary
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.