NHTSA Recall 16V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V117000; Date: Feb. 29, 2016
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Hyundai Equus; 2012 Hyundai Equus; 2013 Hyundai Equus; 2012 Hyundai Genesis
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 18,700
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Apr 22, 2016
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