Recall 14V713000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 2009-2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS

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RECALL This recall affects up to 42,925 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 14V713000
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles Affected 42,925
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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