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NHTSARecalled Jan 9, 2018 · #18V026000

ABS Module May Short Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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 . 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.

Product details

Product
  • ABS Module May Short Circuit
  • 2006 Hyundai Sonata
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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 began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.

View the official CPSC notice