NHTSA recall record

Palisade fluid recall — NHTSA campaign 21V840000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master…

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21V840000official record ID
Oct 27, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V840000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmHyundai Motor America
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Report dateOct 27, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.

Potential consequence

Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do next

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