Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2009-2012 Genesis vehicle may have brake fluid that doesn't protect against corrosion in the brake control unit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control unit corrodes, it could reduce your brake effectiveness, making it more likely you'll be in a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free inspection to check the control unit, and if necessary, it will be replaced. Additionally, if your vehicle still has the original brake fluid, it will be replaced at no cost to you. Just contact Hyundai to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
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