CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may intermittently fail to illuminate when the parking brake is applied. Corrosion in the parking brake switch is the cause. Without the warning, a driver may not realize the parking brake is still partly engaged and may drive with it dragging.
Driving with the parking brake partially engaged increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should watch for the indicator not lighting when the brake is set.
Hyundai will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the parking brake switch free of charge. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059, referencing recall number 164. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Genesis | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 20152016 |