HYUNDAIGENESIS
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2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS recalls
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as HYUNDAI GENESIS.
Most-mentioned components
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · 1SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID · 1
Campaign 16V117000
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
May 2, 2018
Summary
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.
Risk
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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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.
Campaign 13V489000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
May 10, 2015
Summary
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Risk
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
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