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
- 94,646
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-03-10
- Owners notified
- 2021-07-06
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.