Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain 2011 Santa Fe vehicles built between September 28, 2010 to November 25, 2010 for rear brake calipers that may have not been properly machined. The problem may lead to a brake fluid leak, an illuminated brake light warning on the dashboard, soft or spongy brakes, and a potential loss of brakes. Dealers will inspect the calipers and replace problematic ones free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-243-7766, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hot line at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Kia, a subsidiary of Hyundai, has also issued a recall for the same problem. Almost 8,000 2011 Sorento vehicles built between September 14, 2010 and October 4, 2010 will be recalled..