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NHTSARecalled Feb 4, 2020 · #20V061000

ABS Module May Short Circuit

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Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture 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
  • 2009-2011 Elantra Touring
  • 2007 Santa Fe
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
2008 Entourage, 2007 Santa
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 April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.

View the official CPSC notice