Recall 14V-368
Hyundai Motor Company recalled the 2015 Hyundai Sonata: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-368
- Reported
- June 24, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 16,900 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Sonata 2015