Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 13V-489 · 2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai Motor Company recall 13V-489 covers 43,500 2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V489000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 30, 2008 to March 28, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Brake hydraulic control module failureNHTSA