Recall 14V713 covers 42,925 2009-2011 Hyundai Equus and Genesis vehicles because stop lamps can fail. Repair is free at any franchised Genesis dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 42,925 2009-2011 Genesis and Equus vehicles under recall 14V713 because a circuit failure can keep the stop lamps from lighting when the driver slows or stops. Without brake lights, following drivers have less notice and rear-end crash risk increases; the dealer repair will be free once Hyundai opens it through the Genesis service network.
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What's wrong?
The brake light switch on the 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis and Equus is tied to the brake pedal. When you press the pedal, the switch and its circuit send power to the rear stop lamps so drivers behind you know the vehicle is slowing or stopped. The brake lights depend on that signal every time the pedal moves.
In affected vehicles, the circuit that controls the stop lamps can fail. When that happens, the brake pedal still works to slow the vehicle, but the stop lamps do not illuminate. Traffic behind the vehicle loses the normal visual warning that you are braking, which raises the risk of a rear-end crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. You are unlikely to notice the problem from the driver's seat unless someone outside the vehicle checks the rear brake lights while the pedal is pressed.
Who's affected?
Equus and Genesis are listed across the 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years, with the same brake-light switch component throughout.
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Genesis | Switch |
| Units affected | 42,925 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the stop lamps do not illuminate as expected, traffic behind you has less warning that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. That increases the risk of a rear-end crash. Drive cautiously and schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Genesis dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Hyundai Equus or Genesis is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Genesis dealer to schedule the free stop-lamp-switch circuit repair that fixes brake lights that do not illuminate during braking.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V713 when you call.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 with questions and reference Hyundai recall 125.
- Drive with extra space until the repair is complete, since the brake lights fail to warn traffic behind you when the vehicle slows or stops.
What happens at the repair
Hyundai issued an interim owner notice on January 6, 2015, and says the recall began on March 23, 2015. Once the dealer repair is available, a Genesis technician will repair the stop lamp switch circuit so the brake lamps work as intended. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm that campaign 125 is open for your VIN before arranging the visit.
Timeline
| November 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V713?
Recall 14V713 covers 42,925 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles with a stop-lamp-switch circuit defect. The brake lights fail to illuminate as expected, so a following driver does not see that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing rear-end crash risk.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis or Equus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V713. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the stop lamp switch circuit repair. Reference recall number 14V713 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Hyundai dealers repair the stop lamp switch circuit free of charge. Hyundai lists customer service at 1-855-671-3059 and identifies this recall as Hyundai recall number 125.
Is it safe to drive with recall 14V713 open?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is that the stop lamps fail to illuminate as expected, so traffic behind you does not recognize that your vehicle is slowing or stopping. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Hyundai Genesis or Equus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. If you never received Hyundai's notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Genesis or Equus is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer with recall number 14V713.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V713000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-671-3059 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V713 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V713000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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