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SevereNHTSA·17V769000·Announced 2017-11-30

Hyundai Recalls 2013-2014 Elantra for Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2013-2014 Elantra vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad can cause brake lights to stay on and allow shifting out of park without pressing the brake pedal.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect 'increases the risk of a crash' and allows shifting out of park without depressing the brake pedal, which aligns with the rubric criteria for structural vehicle defects or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe, and GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the brake pedal stopper pad, which can deteriorate over time. This deterioration allows the brake light switch plunger to remain extended even when the brake pedal is released.

This defect can cause the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously, which prevents accurate communication to following vehicles that the car is slowing or stopping. Additionally, the issue can allow the shift lever to be moved out of park without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. This campaign expands recall 16V574.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
390,467

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)

  • ELANTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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