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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
- 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
The anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) in these vehicles can corrode internally. This can cause an electrical short that may lead to an engine compartment fire.
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or a crash. Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution.
The repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer. The dealer will replace the HECU fuse, and on 2019-2021 model years will also update the Electronic Stability Control software. Hyundai will notify owners, or you can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall number 195). Check your VIN for open recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Tucson | 201620172018201920202021 |
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