KMHGH4JF1BU038975

Available vehicle information

VIN
KMHGH4JF1BU038975
Make
Hyundai
Model year
2011
Country
South Korea
Record status
rust damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
16V117000 29/02/2016 View details
Summary

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.

Consequence

Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
14V713000 07/11/2014 View details
Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 16 MPG
Highway 24 MPG
Combined 18 MPG
Engine displacement 4.6 L
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 493.72222222222223 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $4200
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KMH WMI · GH4JF1 VDS · BU038975 VIS
WMI KMH World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS GH4JF1 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS BU038975 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code B Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HYUNDAI
Model Equus
Model year 2011
Manufacturer HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim GLS (Middle grade)
Engine model DOHC TAU
Displacement 4.6 L
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city ULSAN
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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