HYUNDAI SONATA 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-19 | 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-11 |
Production Dates: 2004-05-11 - 2005-12-25
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 172
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 87854
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 .
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.
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 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
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.
