2011 Hyundai Equus | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | 2012 Hyundai Equus | 2013 Hyundai Equus — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Published February 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 29, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V117000, published February 29, 2016. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | 2012 Hyundai Equus | 2013 Hyundai Equus — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | 2012 Hyundai Equus | 2013 Hyundai Equus — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V117000 on February 29, 2016. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: EQUUS.