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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V937000·Announced 2021-12-02

2021 Hyundai Accent brake master cylinder defect recall

Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles due to a brake master cylinder defect. The component may have sharp edges that damage the inner oil seal, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the brake system, a critical safety component. The defect can reduce braking performance and increase crash risk, meeting the rubric criterion for Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 Hyundai Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder in these vehicles may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall affects 76 vehicles.

Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a remedy appointment. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ACCENT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
76

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)

  • ACCENT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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