Recall 14V713000: 2011 Hyundai Equus, 2009–2011 Hyundai Genesis
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 7, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 42,925
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Hyundai Equus
- 2009 Hyundai Genesis
- 2010 Hyundai Genesis
- 2011 Hyundai Genesis
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V713000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 125
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Owner letters
- Mar 23, 2015
- Components
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology