NHTSA recall 17V359000
Parking brake › Indicator light
Hyundai Genesis and 1 more
Reported Jun 5, 2017161,074 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 164Built Nov 20, 2013 – Feb 25, 2015
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.