Hyundai Motor America – Loss of Wiper Function due to Corrosion

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.


Report Received Date 02/29/2016
NHTSA ID 16V117000
Consequence Summary Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 140
Potentially Affected 18700
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V117000)

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