NHTSA recall 18V-026 (18V026000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported January 9, 2018 - about 87,854 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V026000
- Also written as
- 18V-026
- Manufacturer number
- 172
- Reported
- January 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~87,854
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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 .
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-026 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.