Recall 16V117000: 2011–2013 Hyundai Equus and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 29, 2016

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected

18,700vehicles

Model years

2011–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Hyundai Equus24 complaints
• 2012 Hyundai Equus8 complaints
• 2013 Hyundai Equus10 complaints
• 2012 Hyundai Genesis260 complaints