Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The wiper motor in your Genesis or Equus is the part that makes your windshield wipers work. Over time, a cover seal on this motor can break down and let water in, damaging the electrical board inside.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your windshield wipers might not work properly when you need them most - during heavy rain or snow. This could reduce your visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the wiper motor cover and seal with a new one, completely free of charge. Simply schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, and they'll take care of the rest.
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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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