Hyundai Veloster Fs: Parking Brake May Not Release Fully
Hyundai Veloster FS Parking Brake Recall Summary Approximately 2,632 Hyundai Veloster FS vehicles with manual transmissions may have parking brakes that don't fully release after being engaged. The issue is caused by water entering the rear brake calipers and causing corrosion. Hyundai will inspect the parking brake mechanism and replace seals, cables, or brake calipers as needed depending on the extent of corrosion found.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI VELOSTER FS. Units affected: 2,632
- Reason
- On Some VELOSTER (FS) vehicles fitted with a manual transaxle after applying the parking brake it may not fully release after releasing it. This is due to corrosion where water is entering into rear caliper. Remedy: The parking brake mechanism must be inspected if it is free of corrosion a new seal must be fitted and then the cable lever kit must be replaced. If corrosion is visible both rear brake calipers must be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-04-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/73409e72-09b4-4cf6-914f-e93af0faf1ff