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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V117000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Published February 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 29, 2016

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
HYUNDAI
Model
EQUUS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Lot
2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS | 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS | 2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS | 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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