Recall 13V-489
Hyundai Motor Company recalled the 2009 to 2012 Hyundai Genesis: Service brakes, hydraulic (fluid).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-489
- Reported
- October 29, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 43,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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).
The risk
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed] or by email at [removed] Hyundai's recall number is 114.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Genesis 2009 to 2012