CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Problem
- 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 .
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water may enter the anti-lock brake (ABS) module and cause an electrical short. The short can lead to an engine compartment fire, and it can happen even when the vehicle is turned off, which raises the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify affected owners. Dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to help prevent an ABS short circuit while the car is off. The repair is free of charge. You can call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 and reference recall number 172, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Azera | 200620072008200920102011 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2006 |