2015 Hyundai Sonata recall: caliper
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 24, 2014. It covers about 16,900 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,900
- reported
- Jun 24, 2014
- owners notified
- Sep 12, 2014
- related complaints
- 80
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.
- Risk
- If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.
Recall number 14V368000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Sonata 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 80 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 14V368000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata caliper?
Yes. Recall 14V368000, reported on June 24, 2014, covers about 16,900 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V368000?
Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.
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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