| Issue ID | 1414297 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11033859 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 03/07/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The front turn indicator bulbs blow out frequently, creating a significant safety issue. This is because the manufacturer combined the drl and turn indicator functions into the same bulb, using one filament of a 2357 for both functions. It is also not possible to replace the bulbs with a longer-life alternative, such as a led replacement, since the car refuses to recognize the led bulbs. Therefore, many genesis owners end up replacing these bulbs as often as monthly, or even bi-weekly. The failures of these indicator bulbs are unpredictable, and the problem should never have happened, since the identical car in canada uses the existing "eyebrow" lights for drl and therefore the 2357 front bulbs are not susceptible to frequent unpredictable failure. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW LENOX, IL |
| VIN pattern | KMHGN4JE2FUXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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