Recall 15V-097
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2015 Hyundai Genesis: Exterior lighting (tail lights); Electrical system; Power train (automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-097
- Reported
- February 19, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 24,400 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
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 2015