Recall 13V489000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
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).
Safety Consequence
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HYUNDAI | GENESIS |
| 2010 | HYUNDAI | GENESIS |
| 2011 | HYUNDAI | GENESIS |
| 2012 | HYUNDAI | GENESIS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.