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SevereNHTSA·23E073000·Announced 2023-10-02

Mando ABS Module Recall for Engine Compartment Fire Risk

Mando America Corporation is recalling ABS modules that may leak brake fluid and cause electrical shorts, leading to engine compartment fires.

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 result in an engine compartment fire, which the source states can increase the risk of injury. This aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Mando America Corporation is recalling Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modules due to a potential defect. This recall is based on determinations made by Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc. The affected ABS modules may leak brake fluid internally, which can cause an electrical short.

An electrical short resulting from the internal brake fluid leak can lead to an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven. The source text notes that an engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

Vehicle owners should contact their respective vehicle manufacturers' customer service phone numbers for details on the appropriate remedy for their specific vehicles. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE recall
Manufacturer
Mando America Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
3,372,743

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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