Power assist: hydraulicRecall 17V-063 · 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Motor America recall 17V-063 covers 33,803 2017 Hyundai Elantra for a power assist: hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
The risk
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 816 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 12, 2016 to January 18, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.