Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Xl

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Posted on: 2022-02-03
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 santa fe, 2017-2018 santa fe sport, 2019 santa fe xl, and 2014-2015 tucson vehicles.  The anti-lock brake system (abs) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.  Dealers will replace the abs multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 28, 2022.  A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.  

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.