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Hyundai 2011–2013 Visibility recall

Recalled February 29, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V117000 · Hyundai

Hazard
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
18,700 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Hyundai EQUUS · Hyundai GENESIS
Manufacturer(s)
Hyundai Motor America

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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