NHTSA recall 14V-713 (14V713000)
exterior lighting recall reported November 7, 2014 - about 42,925 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V713000
- Also written as
- 14V-713
- Manufacturer number
- 125
- Reported
- November 7, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~42,925
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Why it is dangerous
A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-713 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.