Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #12V567000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V567000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2012 veloster vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through february 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions Includes 4,490 affected units, Parking Brake Components may Bind, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 veloster vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through february 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 veloster vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through february 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began january 22, 2013. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V567000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2012-12-07T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake components may bind
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 4,490

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 107
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 veloster vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through february 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. if the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began january 22, 2013. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V567000
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