NHTSA Recall # | 154304 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V061000 |
MFG Compaign # | 188 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA TOURING |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION C |
Date of notification | 02/04/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/06/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/12/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 04/02/20 |
Report created | 05/02/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 476111 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |