HYUNDAI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-08-01
HYUNDAI was recalled in Australia on 2024-08-01. Due to a manufacturing defect, brake fluid may leak into the Antilock Brake System (ABS) control module. This could cause an electrical short circuit leading to a vehicle engine compartment fire while parked or driving. A vehicle fire could increase the risk …
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-08-01 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Models affected | Veloster (FS) |
| Model year | 2011 - 2014 |
| Units affected | 113525 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, brake fluid may leak into the Antilock Brake System (ABS) control module. This could cause an electrical short circuit leading to a vehicle engine compartment fire while parked or driving. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Hyundai dealer to schedule an appointment to have the multi-fuse replaced, free of charge._x000D_ Affected vehicles should be parked in an open space and away from flammable materials and structures, i.e. not in a garage. |
| Recall number | REC-006041 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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