HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V107000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-13 2024-02-14

Production Dates: 2014-02-21 - 2015-01-24

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 254 (H), 018G (G)

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90907

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 3, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254"H" and 018G"G".

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.