NHTSA Campaign 14V368000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Issued by Hyundai Motor Company · Reported Jun 24, 2014 · 16,900 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.

Consequence

If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI SONATA 2015 16,900

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V368000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.