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Genesis G80 anti-lock brake module can catch fire

NHTSA campaign 21V160000 · Reported 2021-03-10 · Hyundai Motor America

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Serious — a fire can start even with the car parked and off, so Hyundai says to park outside and away from buildings until the free fix is done, though it does not tell owners to stop driving.

⚠ Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.

What's wrong, in plain English

These cars have a control box under the hood that runs the anti-lock brakes, the system that keeps the wheels from locking up when you stop hard. Inside that box, the electricity can take a wrong path and short out. If it does, the parts can get hot enough to start a fire in the engine compartment. This can happen while you are driving or while the car is parked and shut off. The dealer replaces a fuse on the unit.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included.
2. Until it is fixed, park outside and away from your house, garage, or other structures.
3. Call your Genesis or Hyundai dealer, or Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 201/006G), and book the repair — it is free.

Affected vehicles (3)

Who to contact

Genesis — official Genesis recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-340-9741

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Official notice

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Summary
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.