NHTSA recall 17V-769 (17V769000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 30, 2017 - about 390,467 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V769000
- Also written as
- 17V-769
- Manufacturer number
- 170
- Reported
- November 30, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~390,467
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Why it is dangerous
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-769 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.