HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V097000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-14 2015-02-19 2015-02-19

Production Dates: 2014-02-21 - 2015-01-24

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 128

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24400

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.

Consequence

If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.

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.