Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 12V-567 · 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Motor Company recall 12V-567 covers 4,490 2012 Hyundai Veloster for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V567000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 107.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 2, 2011 to February 27, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.