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.

Parking Brake — Indicator Light

Date Announced

JUN 05, 2017

Vehicles Affected

161,074

Hyundai Recall #

164

NHTSA Campaign #

17V359000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER 17-01-054 DATE JULY, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 25, 2017
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement