Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 santa fe vehicles manufactured from september 28, 2010, through november 25, 2010. Some of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.
What could happen
As a result, brake fluid will leak, followed by illumination of the malfunction indicator light indicating the brake fluid level is low and should be checked, then a soft or spongy brake pedal feel, and if not serviced, reduced braking power which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rear calipers and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai roadside assistance at 1-800-243-7766.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V613000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 9, 2010
- Owners notified
- Dec 17, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,785
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 28, 2010 to Nov 25, 2010
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
- Maker's own recall number
- 098
Notes
Hyundai safety recall no. 098.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.