Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 16V-117 · Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 16V-117 covers 18,700 Hyundai vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on February 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
The risk
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 520 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 10, 2011 to June 12, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.