Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake light switch may fail, causing the brake lights to not turn on when you press the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights don't come on, a driver behind you may not know you're slowing down, increasing the risk of a rear-end crash.
Free Fix
The repair is free: a Hyundai dealer will fix the brake light switch circuit to ensure your brake lights work properly.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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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