NHTSA Campaign 18V026000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Jan 9, 2018 · 87,854 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 .
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | AZERA | 2006 | 87,854 |
| HYUNDAI | AZERA | 2007 | 87,854 |
| HYUNDAI | AZERA | 2008 | 87,854 |
| HYUNDAI | AZERA | 2009 | 87,854 |
| HYUNDAI | AZERA | 2010 | 87,854 |
| HYUNDAI | AZERA | 2011 | 87,854 |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2006 | 87,854 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V026000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.