Hyundai recalls cars over brake problems

Hyundai New Zealand is recalling 179 Hyundai Grandeurs - 3-litre and 3.5-litre models - made between 1999 and 2004.

Hyundai sales and marketing manager Howard Spencer said the models might have a misaligned brake tube, but the chances of brake failure were minor.

"We've had no problems with cars in New Zealand. We were notified of the issue from our service department in Korea."

Mr Spencer said Hyundai would be sending out letters to car owners today to organise repairs free of charge.