NHTSA Recall 20V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V061000; Date: Feb. 4, 2020
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 Elantra; 2007 Hyundai Elantra; 2008 Hyundai Elantra; 2009 Hyundai Elantra; 2010 Hyundai Elantra; 2011 Hyundai Elantra; 2007 Hyundai Elantra Touring; 2008 Hyundai Elantra Touring; 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring; 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring; 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 429,686
Recall Summary:
hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 elantra and 2007-2011 elantra touring vehicles. moisture 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 april 3, 2020. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
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.
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