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2007-2011 Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Touring and others recall: control unit/module

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on February 4, 2020. It covers about 476,111 vehicles.

vehicles affected
476,111
reported
Feb 4, 2020
owners notified
Apr 2, 2020
related complaints
290

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.

Recall number 20V061000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 290 complaints about brakes problems.

2007 Hyundai Elantra2008 Hyundai Elantra2009 Hyundai Elantra2010 Hyundai Elantra2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring2007 Hyundai Entourage2008 Hyundai Entourage2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Questions about recall 20V061000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Touring and others control unit/module?

Yes. Recall 20V061000, reported on February 4, 2020, covers about 476,111 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V061000?

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 April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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