Recall Alert: 2011-2012 Hyundai Sonata
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 305,000 model-year 2011-12 Hyundai Sonata sedans manufactured between Dec. 11, 2009, and June 30, 2011
The Problem: The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate, allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. If the plunger does not retract when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated, preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. In addition, if the plunger is not retracted, the transmission can be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part for free.
What Owners Should Do: Hyundai will begin notifying owners Jan. 11, 2016. Owners can call the automaker at 855-671-3059, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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