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VehicleMar 10, 202194,646 affected

Genesis / Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V160000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 10, 2021
Owners notified
Jul 6, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
94,646
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Maker's own recall number
201/006G

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.

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