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SevereNHTSA·13V489000·Announced 2013-10-29

Hyundai Recalls 2009-2012 Genesis Vehicles for Brake Fluid Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles because the brake fluid may not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). This corrosion could reduce brake effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could lead to reduced brake effectiveness and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured between April 30, 2008, and March 28, 2012. The recall involves approximately 43,500 vehicles that may contain brake fluid which does not adequately protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).

If the HECU module corrodes, it may result in reduced brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect is classified under Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Fluid.

Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. The dealer will inspect the HECU module for proper operation and replace it if necessary. Additionally, Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in vehicles that have not previously had the fluid replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI GENESIS
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
43,500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GENESIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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