NHTSA Recall 14V713000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V713000; Date: Nov. 7, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Hyundai Equus; 2009 Hyundai Genesis; 2010 Hyundai Genesis; 2011 Hyundai Genesis
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 42,925
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Mar 23, 2015
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