NHTSA Recall # | 114781 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V713000 |
MFG Compaign # | 125 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | GENESIS |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 23/03/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/04/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/11/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/11/14 |
Report created | 07/11/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 42925 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |