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SevereNHTSA·20V061000·Announced 2020-02-04

Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling specific Elantra, Elantra Touring, Santa Fe, and Entourage models because moisture in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ABS module) that can cause an engine compartment fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. The recall involves a total of 476,111 vehicles. The defect occurs when moisture enters the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module, which can result in an electrical short.

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on April 2, 2020.

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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE, ENTOURAGE, ELANTRA, ELANTRA TOURING
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
476,111

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • SANTA FE
  • ENTOURAGE
  • ELANTRA
  • ELANTRA TOURING

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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