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Hyundai Elantra Recall 20V061: Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire

NHTSA campaign 20V061, reported February 4, 2020, 476,111 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Moisture can get into the anti-lock brake (ABS) module in these Hyundai vehicles and cause an electrical short inside the module. The short can start a fire in the engine compartment, and it can happen even when the vehicle is turned off.

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury and vehicle damage. Because the fire can occur while the car is parked and switched off, owners should take this recall seriously even if the car seems to be running normally.

Hyundai will notify affected owners. Authorized Hyundai dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the ABS short-circuit while the car is off, and the repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 188), and can check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V061Hyundai Motor America
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
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.
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 April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Elantra2007200820092010
Hyundai Elantra Touring200920102011
Hyundai Entourage20072008
Hyundai Santa FE2007