NHTSA recall 20V-543: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America · Reported September 4, 2020 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Park outside20V-543
September 4, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V543000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateSeptember 4, 2020
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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