Disc: caliperRecall 14V-368 · 2015 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Motor Company recall 14V-368 covers 16,900 2015 Hyundai Sonata for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 14V368000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 97 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 25, 2014 to June 16, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.