Hyundai Veloster Recall, Parking Brake Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:   Model Year(s):
     HYUNDAI VELOSTER   2012
Manufacturer: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center IncReport Receipt Date: DEC 07, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V567000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,490
Summary: 
  Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
Consequence: 
  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.
Hyundai Veloster Recalls, brake crash risk
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