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NHTSA recall 12V567000

Parking Brake · Hyundai Motor America

December 7, 2012report date
4,490units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.

Why it matters: If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the…

The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Hyundai Veloster.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V567000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.