CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
- Risk
- If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Water can leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies on certain vehicles. This can cause the instrument panel to show an incorrect gear position, or cause a delay in the vehicle engaging the selected gear when shifting from Park to Reverse or Drive.
If the wrong gear is displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when shifting into gear.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will apply pads to prevent water from entering the combination lamp housing. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 (Hyundai recall number 128), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Genesis | 2015 |
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