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Hyundai Tucson Brake Control Unit Fire Risk
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Hyundai is telling owners to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the repair is done. An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
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Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V543000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | Yes — fire risk |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
A part of the anti-lock brake system can corrode on the inside and cause an electrical short. This could lead to a fire in the engine compartment. Hyundai will replace a fuse in this part, and on some vehicles will also update the stability control software, to fix the problem.
What you should do
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
3. Contact a Hyundai dealer, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
4. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V543000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup
Customer service: 1-855-371-9460
The bigger picture
- Hyundai Brake Recalls Address Fire Risks and Reduced Braking · all 9 Hyundai recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Safety risk
- An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.