If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251746-hyundai-genesis-2012-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic · Recall date October 29, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V489000
“HYUNDAI GENESIS (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 29, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251746-hyundai-genesis-2012-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic. Based on NHTSA recall 13V489000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V489000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V489000 — Hyundai Motor Company HYUNDAI GENESIS (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic Hello, I own a HYUNDAI GENESIS (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic that is covered by recall 13V489000 from Hyundai Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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