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VehicleNov 7, 201442,925 affected

Hyundai recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
14V713000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 7, 2014
Owners notified
Mar 23, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
42,925
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 13, 2010 to Nov 21, 2010
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Maker's own recall number
125

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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