NHTSA Recall 17V359000

PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHTJun 5, 2017· Hyundai Motor America

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2015HyundaiGenesis
2016HyundaiGenesis
2015HyundaiSonata
2016HyundaiSonata

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