Is the 2011 HYUNDAI Equus safe to drive?

The 2011 HYUNDAI Equus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 14V713000

Critical Plain English 2014-11-07

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

What Happened

Your vehicle's brake light switch may fail, causing the brake lights to not turn on when you press the brake pedal.

Risk if Unfixed

If your brake lights don't come on, a driver behind you may not know you're slowing down, increasing the risk of a rear-end crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The repair is free: a Hyundai dealer will fix the brake light switch circuit to ensure your brake lights work properly.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V713000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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