The leaking rear brakes were originally detected last month on Kia Sorento models.
Hyundai is recalling all 2011 Santa Fe models built at a Kia plant in Alabama because of bad brakes. Defective rear brake calipers can leak and diminish braking performance. Drivers of the affected Sante Fe models should see a brake warning light come on and feel a soft pedal if the Santa Fe brakes are leaking.
The defective brake calipers are also in use on 2011 Kia Sorento SUVS, which are also subject to the recall, which was announced last month. (See Kia Recalling Alabama Built Sorento SUVs for Bad Brakes)
Hyundai dealers will inspect the rear calipers and replace them if necessary without charge as require by U.S. law.
Hyundai says that owners will be notified by mail during December 2010, after NHTSA has approved the owner notification letter.
Owners can contact Hyundai roadside assistance at 1-800-243-7766 about Hyundai safety recall number 098.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. NHTSA Campaign ID number: 10V613000
