Hyundai Grandeur: An Electrical Short Circuit May Occur Inside The ABS Module
Hyundai is recalling 3,722 Grandeur and Sonata vehicles because moisture can enter the ABS control module and cause an electrical short circuit over time. A failure of the ABS module could reduce braking performance, and in rare cases, create a fire risk in the engine bay. Hyundai will replace the module's circuit board with a sealed version.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI GRANDEUR, HYUNDAI SONATA. Units affected: 3,722
- Reason
- Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances increase the risk of a thermal incident inside the engine bay. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-04-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b898f8ca-45d3-4eaf-a9f1-f7e9a0d7fdd7