Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 476,111
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-02-04
- Owners notified
- 2020-04-02
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.