Recall 14V713000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Safety Consequence
A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HYUNDAI | GENESIS |
| 2010 | HYUNDAI | GENESIS |
| 2011 | HYUNDAI | EQUUS |
| 2011 | HYUNDAI | GENESIS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.