Recall on 2009 to 2012 Genesis for Brake Cap

[martyk]

There is a Recall on 2009 to 2012 Genesis for Brake Resevoif Cap. The Service Campaign # is 978. Dated Feb. 2, 2022.

Marty

 

[Gunkk]

Thanks, Marty, for the heads up. No "recall" showing yet on the NHTSA site for 2009 or 2012:

Vehicle Detail Search - 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS 4 DR RWD | NHTSA

www.nhtsa.gov

Is this just a service campaign?

 

[martyk]

Thanks, Marty, for the heads up. No "recall" showing yet on the NHTSA site for 2009 or 2012:

Vehicle Detail Search - 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS 4 DR RWD | NHTSA

www.nhtsa.gov

Is this just a service campaign?

Yes

 

[amartz]

Yes

What's wrong with the cap?

 

[martyk]

What's wrong with the cap?

I'll let you know after Tuesday Appn. when they replac it.

Marty

 

[amartz]

I'll let you know after Tuesday Appn. when they replac it.

Marty

Sounds good! Ask them to show you the old cap, and show you what was bad in it.

 

[beachbaker]

I have a 2012 4.6 and today had the brake reservoir cap replaced at the dealership. The reason for the change is the original DOT 3 fluid was corrosive and was recalled years ago and replaced with DOT 4. The problem was the cap was not replaced and non Hyundai mechanics were often not aware of the change and with the original cap saying use DOT 3 evidently problems came up by using the wrong brake fluid. Curt

 

[martyk]

Sounds good! Ask them to show you the old cap, and show you what was bad in it.

Will do.

 

[Qship]

I had mine done. There's also a sticker page for the owners manual that has the new brake fluid type.

 

[amartz]

It's a nice shinney new cap, for sure. But, what was wrong with the old one? Just curious....

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[joegr]

It's a nice shinney new cap, for sure. But, what was wrong with the old one? Just curious....

Post #7 clearly explains it. Originally, DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid was allowed, and indicated on the car. Now, only DOT4 is allowed, and is so indicated on the new cap.

 

[amartz]

Post #7 clearly explains it. Originally, DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid was allowed, and indicated on the car. Now, only DOT4 is allowed, and is so indicated on the new cap.

Ah. So it's improper labeling. I had the brake fluid changed under a recall many moons ago to the DOT4 at the dealer. I could see where the DOT3 on the cap could be an issue for future owners. So next time I go in for an oil change, I'll mention it to the dealer. No need to worry about it otherwise, then. And *that* is what I was trying to get at. I do see where Curt laid that out, and I missed that.