Hyundai Veloster: Parking brake — linkage and cable

Affects Hyundai Veloster · 2012 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

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 risk of a crash.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational