| Issue ID | 1513353 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11151194 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/11/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a corrosion build up concerning the brake fluid, which affected the hydraulic electronic control unit. The mechanic replaced the brake pads and master cylinder, but the brake pedal continued to travel to the floorboard. The dealer (allen hyundai, 624 e pass rd, gulfport, ms 39507, (228) 539-5555) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: pe13033 (service brakes, hydraulic) and nhtsa campaign number: 13v489000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the failures were similar. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 74,380. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74380 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BILOXI, MS |
| VIN pattern | KMHGC4DD3CUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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