Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2012 Hyundai Veloster's parking brake system might have a problem with the mechanical linkage and cable. This could cause the parking brake to not work properly, which could lead to an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake doesn't work right, your car might roll or move while parked, and you could get into a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, Hyundai is fixing this for free! They'll replace the brake caliper assemblies at a dealership, and you won't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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