2012 Hyundai Veloster recall: linkage and cable
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 7, 2012. It covers about 4,490 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,490
- reported
- Dec 7, 2012
- owners notified
- Jan 22, 2013
- related complaints
- 28
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V567000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Veloster 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 12V567000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster linkage and cable?
Yes. Recall 12V567000, reported on December 7, 2012, covers about 4,490 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V567000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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