NHTSA recall 13V-489 (13V489000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 29, 2013 - about 43,500 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V489000
- Also written as
- 13V-489
- Manufacturer number
- 114
- Reported
- October 29, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~43,500
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Why it is dangerous
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-489 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.