Component
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The parking brake indicator light in your Sonata or Genesis is supposed to turn on when you engage the parking brake. But in some 2015-2016 models, corrosion in the switch might cause it to flicker or not turn on at all.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake indicator light is off when you've actually engaged the parking brake, you might not realize it's on, which could lead to a crash if you're driving down a hill or other situation where the parking brake is crucial.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty parking brake switch with a new one, and it's completely free. You'll receive a notification, and they'll take care of the repair at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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