Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor cover may have a seal that can break down over time, allowing water to get into the wiper motor and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your windshield wipers might stop working properly during rainy or snowy weather, reducing your visibility and increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Hyundai will fix this for free by replacing the wiper motor cover and seal at a dealership of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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