HYUNDAI GENESIS 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V160000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-06 2021-03-10 2021-03-11

Production Dates: 2013-11-20 - 2015-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 201/006G

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 94646

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System "ABS" module could malfunction and short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.

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.safercar.gov.