2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2014-11-07
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 hyundai genesis vehicles manufactured april 30, 2008, to november 21, 2010, and 2011 hyundai equus vehicles manufactured july 31, 2010, to november 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Consequence
A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on january 6, 2015. The recall began on march 23, 2015. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2016-02-29
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 genesis vehicles manufactured august 1, 2011, to april 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 equus vehicles manufactured july 10, 2011, to june 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
Consequence
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.
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.safercar.gov.