Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30
— Recall Campaign #13V489000
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).
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 43,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V489000
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 29, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V489000 |
| Units affected: | 43,500 |
- Description:
- 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).
- Consequeces:
- If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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 [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
- 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.