NHTSA Recall 18V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V026000; Date: Jan. 9, 2018
An electrical short within the abs module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Hyundai Azera; 2007 Hyundai Azera; 2008 Hyundai Azera; 2009 Hyundai Azera; 2010 Hyundai Azera; 2011 Hyundai Azera; 2006 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 87,854
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai azera and 2006 Hyundai sonata vehicles. Water may enter the anti-lock brake (abs) module and result in an electrical short .
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an abs short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2018
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