Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V117000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V117000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2012 genesis vehicles manufactured august 1, 2011, to april 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 equus vehicles manufactured july 10, 2011, to june 12, 2012 Includes 18,700 affected units, Loss of Wiper Function due to Corrosion, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012 genesis vehicles manufactured august 1, 2011, to april 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 equus vehicles manufactured july 10, 2011, to june 12, 2012
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 genesis vehicles manufactured august 1, 2011, to april 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 equus vehicles manufactured july 10, 2011, to june 12, 2012. the windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. the corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. the recall began on april 22, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 140.