NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Hyundai Equus
The 2012 Hyundai Equus has 1 NHTSA recall and 5 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Hyundai Equus, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #16V117000Reported February 29, 2016 · Hyundai Motor America
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
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.