Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The windshield wiper motor in your Genesis or Equus is the part that helps your wipers move back and forth. Over time, a seal on this motor can break down, letting water in and causing corrosion on the electrical board.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your windshield wipers could stop working while you're driving in the rain or snow, making it harder for you to see the road and increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the wiper motor cover and seal with new ones, at no cost to you. They'll fix this issue for free, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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