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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V489📅 Oct 30, 2013

2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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).

💥 The risk

If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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 [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V489000
Manufacturer recall #
114
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
43,500
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Owner phone
1-800-633-5151
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 24, 2013
Built
Apr 30, 2008 – Mar 28, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V489 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V489?

2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis. 43,500 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-633-5151.