Fountain Valley, CA – April 26, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company (NASDAQ:HYMTF) has recalled 94,646 vehicles, due to a short circuit risk in the anti-lock brake system (ABS). The short circuit risk may cause a fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
The component in question is the hydraulic controller for the ABS, with part numbers 58920-B1010, and 58920-B1110. The recall includes the following vehicles:
- 2015 Hyundai Genesis
- 2017 Hyundai Genesis
- 2017 – 2020 Hyundai Genesis G80
Recall summary
The ABS module prevents the wheels from locking, which helps the driver maintain steering control when the brakes are applied. In recalled cars, the ABS module may short-circuit, resulting in an “engine compartment fire,” when the vehicle is parked or while driving.
A small number of Genesis G70 vehicles are being recalled for the same issue under a separate recall. Hyundai Genesis SUVs are not part of either recall.
Warning signs
For warning signs, please see our article about a recent Hyundai Kona recall for fire risk.
Risks
If an engine fire occurs, pull over, move all of the occupants away from the vehicle and call 911. For more information, see this article about a hybrid BMW recall.
Safety tips
As in other fire-related recalls, you should park your vehicle “away from structures,” such as your home, other buildings or a garage until it is repaired.
Other Hyundai and Kia fire recalls
This recall is the latest in the long string of Hyundai and Kia fire-related recalls. In March, Hyundai recalled over 4,500 electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries that resulted in multiple fires and at least two rounds of recalls outside the U.S. In January, the manufacturer expanded an old recall of Hyundai Tucson vehicles because of a component of the ABS system that could result in the unit short-circuiting.
In December, Kia – which is part-owned by Hyundai – recalled close to 300,000 vehicles due to a risk of engine fire. No clear cause has been identified.
The repair
To fix the issue, dealers will replace the ABS module fuse. The repair is free and the recall is expected to begin May 7, 2021.
Is your vehicle part of this recall?
Over 94,000 vehicles are included in this Hyundai recall. To check if your Hyundai G80 is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
