Recall 18V-026
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2006 to 2011 Hyundai Azera and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-026
- Reported
- January 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 87,854 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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 .
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Azera 2006 to 2011
- Hyundai Sonata 2006