| Issue ID | 1019209 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10549634 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 08/08/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Without warning, the brake pedal traveled almost to the floor of the car before stopping the vehicle. The first occasion happened on august 7, 2013, but the problem corrected itself and the brakes seemed fine until october 20, 2013, when my husband and i were vacationing in the mountains of north carolina, approximately 5 hours from our home. Again, without any warning, the brake pedal went almost to the floor before stopping the vehicle. We made it home safely, but the brake failure was a major safety concern. After seeing information online about a recall of the genesis related to the brakes, we took the vehicle to the hyundai dealership in goldsboro, nc, on october 23, and they replaced the brake fluid, which failed to correct the problem with the brakes. They told us the master cylinder needed to be replaced. Based on the history of the problem, we did not agree with that diagnosis and, on october 24, took the genesis to johnson hyundai in raleigh, nc, where they determined the problem was caused by a failure of the hydraulic module for the anti-lock brake system. The hyundai company told us they are currently investigating this very same problem with the 2009 genesis but the investigation is not far enough along to determine if a recall will be made. Further, that we should have the repairs done (over $2100) and if a recall is made, we would be reimbursed. Johnson hyundai is trying to help us find a resolution to this issue. The vehicle is only four years old and about 10,000 miles out of warranty; $2100 in a repair bill is a lot of money for us to pay for a brake problem of which hyundai is already aware. ... Updated 11-12-13 *bf johnson hyundai and hyundai corporation replaced the defective abs module at no charge. Updated 11/19/13 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68282 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FOUR OAKS, NC |
| VIN pattern | KMHGC46E59UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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| Dealer's name | JOHNSON HYUNDAI |
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