NHTSA Recall 13V489000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V489000; Date: Oct. 29, 2013
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Hyundai Genesis; 2010 Hyundai Genesis; 2011 Hyundai Genesis; 2012 Hyundai Genesis
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 43,500
Recall 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).
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 24, 2013
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