Recall
Hyundai Genesis — 17V359000
NHTSA ID
17V359000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Genesis
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2017-06-05
Component
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Units Affected
161,074
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
164
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Consequence
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.