Hyundai Equus, Genesis: Exterior lighting — switch

Affects Hyundai Equus, Genesis · 2009–2011 — about 43K vehicles.

The hazard

A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational