NHTSA Safety Recalls
2013 Hyundai Equus Recalls
The 2013 Hyundai Equus has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Hyundai Equus built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2013 Hyundai Equus
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA 16V117000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2013 Hyundai Equus built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.