| Issue ID | 1023488 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10553381 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/11/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2012 hyundai genesis. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake system recall. *smd the consumer wanted to voice his concern about the recall that was announced, and how the dot 3 brake fluid was suspected of causing contamination of the heca. The consumer stated his brake fluid was replaced with dot 4 when hyundai performed the tsb. However, the same heca unit remained in his vehicle. The new recall stated for vehicles manufacturer after june 1, 2010 dealers would flush the hecu assembly/valves and brake system using hyundai's dealer diagnostic tool and change the brake fluid with fluid containing additional corrosion inhibitor additive. The recall made no mention on inspecting the hecu internals for corrosion. The consumer would like to know, how can hyundai assure him that his hecu has no corrosion, even in the slightest measurement. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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