Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The brake light switch in your Genesis or Equus is a critical safety feature that helps other drivers see when you're slowing down. In some 2009-2011 models, this switch could fail, making the brake lights not turn on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights don't work, a following vehicle might not know you're slowing down or stopping, which could lead to a rear-end collision. This could cause significant damage and injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will fix the brake light switch circuit for you at no extra cost. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and Hyundai will notify you when it's ready.
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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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