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HighNHTSA·12V567000·Announced 2012-12-07

Hyundai Recalls 2012 Veloster Vehicles Due to Parking Brake Binding

Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with manual transmissions because parking brake components may bind, potentially causing the vehicle to move unintentionally.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a mechanical defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured between July 2, 2011, and February 27, 2012. This recall affects vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The issue involves the parking brake components, which may bind due to moisture and road grime.

If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly. It may drag while driving or fail to fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged, a manual transmission vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI VELOSTER
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Parking Brake
Hazard
Affected units
4,490

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VELOSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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