Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
VELOSTER
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V567000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20110702
End Of Manufacture
20120227
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4490
Date Owners Notified
20130122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20121207
Make Campaign Number
107