CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
- Risk
- Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.
- 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 2021 Hyundai Accent vehicles may have a brake master cylinder that was made with sharp edges. Those edges can damage the inner oil seal inside the cylinder, which can reduce braking performance.
Reduced braking can cause longer brake pedal travel or a longer distance needed to stop the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. If you notice a change in how your brakes feel or respond, have the vehicle checked promptly.
Authorized Hyundai dealers will replace the brake master cylinder free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed February 10, 2022 can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Accent | 2021 |
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