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Genesis G70 anti-lock brake module can catch fire

NHTSA campaign 21V161000 · Reported 2021-03-10 · Hyundai Motor America

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Serious — a fire can start even when the car is parked and off, so park outside and away from buildings until the free repair is done; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

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What's wrong, in plain English

The G70 has a control box under the hood that runs the anti-lock brakes, the system that keeps the wheels from locking up during hard stops. The electricity inside that box can take a wrong path and short out. When that happens, it can get hot enough to start a fire in the engine compartment. It can happen while you are driving or while the car sits parked with the engine off. The dealer replaces a fuse on the unit.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is on the list.
2. Park outside, away from your home, garage, and other structures, until the work is done.
3. Contact your dealer or Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 007G) to schedule the free repair.

Affected vehicles (3)

2019 Genesis G70
2020 Genesis G70
2021 Genesis G70

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 2019-2021 Genesis G70 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 number for this recall is 007G.

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