HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V063000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-06 2017-01-26 2017-02-01

Production Dates: 2016-09-12 - 2017-01-18

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 157

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33803

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor Company "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.

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.safercar.gov.