HYUNDAI GENESIS 2016: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V359000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-04 2017-06-05 2017-06-06

Production Dates: 2013-11-20 - 2015-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 164

Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161074

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.