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2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Sonata recall: indicator light

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on June 5, 2017. It covers about 161,074 vehicles.

vehicles affected
161,074
reported
Jun 5, 2017
owners notified
Aug 4, 2017
related complaints
159

Parking brake: indicator light

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V359000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 159 complaints about brakes problems.

2015 Hyundai Genesis2016 Hyundai Genesis2015 Hyundai Sonata2016 Hyundai Sonata

Questions about recall 17V359000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Sonata indicator light?

Yes. Recall 17V359000, reported on June 5, 2017, covers about 161,074 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V359000?

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.

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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