CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
- Risk
- Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some brake fluid in these vehicles may be contaminated. The contamination can cause the inner-cup seals inside the brake master cylinder to swell, which reduces braking performance.
Reduced braking can make the vehicle take longer to stop, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and get the repair done promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and flush the brake fluid at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Palisade | 2021 |
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