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HighNHTSA·16V117000·Announced 2016-02-29

Hyundai Recalls Equus and Genesis Vehicles for Wiper Motor Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2011-2013 Equus and 2012 Genesis vehicles because a degrading wiper motor seal can cause corrosion and loss of wiper function, increasing crash risk in bad weather.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of wipers increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured between August 1, 2011, and April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured between July 10, 2011, and June 12, 2012. The recall involves approximately 18,700 vehicles.

The windshield wiper motor cover seal on these vehicles may degrade, allowing corrosion to form on the wiper motor's circuit board. This corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI EQUUS, GENESIS
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Wiper System
Hazard
Affected units
18,700

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 (2)

  • EQUUS
  • GENESIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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