Recall 18V026000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Report Date
20180109
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect 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 .

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2006 HYUNDAI AZERA
2006 HYUNDAI SONATA
2007 HYUNDAI AZERA
2008 HYUNDAI AZERA
2009 HYUNDAI AZERA
2010 HYUNDAI AZERA
2011 HYUNDAI AZERA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.