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2009-2011 Hyundai Equus and Hyundai Genesis recall: switch

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on November 7, 2014. It covers about 42,925 vehicles.

vehicles affected
42,925
reported
Nov 7, 2014
owners notified
Mar 23, 2015
related complaints
50

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V713000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 14V713000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2011 Hyundai Equus and Hyundai Genesis switch?

Yes. Recall 14V713000, reported on November 7, 2014, covers about 42,925 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V713000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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