HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V489000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-24 2013-10-29 2013-10-30

Production Dates: 2008-04-30 - 2012-03-28

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 114

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43500

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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".

Consequence

If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.